It’s draft week and the Broncos have a brand new quarterback.
Simply, not from the draft. No less than not but.
Denver is buying Zach Wilson, the No. 2 choose within the 2021 draft, from the New York Jets in a swap of late-round draft picks, sources confirmed Monday to The Publish.
Wilson’s had a tough go of it since his lofty draft place three years in the past, compiling a 12-21 document as a starter whereas throwing for six,293 yards, 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions on 57% completions throughout his time in New York.
The Broncos, in the meantime, have been exploring the quarterback market all offseason and now land one days earlier than selecting No. 12 total within the 2024 NFL draft.
Denver is getting Wilson and a seventh-round choose (No. 256) from the Jets in trade for a sixth-round choose (No. 203). New York can also be doubtless selecting up among the cash Wilson is due this yr, which totals $5.5 million. Wilson is because of make $1.055 million in base wage and has a $4.4 million roster bonus. The Jets didn’t choose up his fifth-year choice, which means he’s set to be a free agent after the 2024 season.
Wilson struggled from the beginning after the Jets picked him second total in a quarterback-heavy 2021 draft class. Final yr, he was imagined to take a step again, watch and study from Aaron Rodgers, however the future Corridor of Famer tore his Achilles tendon on the fourth play of Week 1 and Wilson was thrust again into motion.
He began 9 straight video games however was benched, then returned to begin in Weeks 13 and 14. He completed the season with 2,271 yards and eight touchdowns in opposition to seven interceptions.
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