BREAKING: Broncos trade for another Jets 24-years-old brilliant QB with deal worth $5.453 Million
The Denver Broncos have made a strategic move by acquiring quarterback Zach Wilson from the New York Jets, as reported by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. This trade sees Denver swapping a sixth-round draft pick for New York’s seventh-round selection, while the Jets take on a portion of Wilson’s 2024-25 salary, which stands at $5.453 million.
Wilson, a BYU alum, has yet to fulfill the high expectations that accompanied his second overall pick status in the 2021 draft. Despite starting 12 games for the Jets, he has been benched in the last two seasons and has recorded a league-worst passer rating in back-to-back years.
This acquisition offers the Broncos a cost-effective solution, bringing in a 24-year-old quarterback with two years remaining on his rookie deal. This move comes as speculation mounts over Denver’s plans for the No. 12 overall pick in Thursday’s NFL Draft, with many predicting that the Broncos may select a quarterback in this deep talent pool.
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Former #Jets starting QB and No. 2 pick Zach Wilson is on the move. Sources say he’s being traded to the #Broncos, hoping for a fresh start.
The deal includes a late-round pick swap (6th for a 7th) and NYJ will pay some of Wilson’s roughly $5.5M salary. pic.twitter.com/7Y1KShZ3sg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 22, 2024
