Will Zach Wilson See The Field In 2025 With The Miami Dolphins?

May 11, 2025, 12:14 PM | Updated: May 12, 2025, 1:25 pm

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 24: Zach Wilson #4 of the Denver Broncos looks on before the start of the third quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 24, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Broncos defeated the Raiders 29-19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

(Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

BY CHANDLER HOLT

KSL Sports

SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson will enter his fifth season with his third NFL team in 2025.

The Miami Dolphins signed Wilson to a one-year deal in March. The question now: Will he see the field at any point this season?

QB Zach Wilson is signing a 1-year deal with the Dolphins. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/VS4aeyleRk

— NFL (@NFL) March 10, 2025

Zach Wilson In The Dolphins’ Quarterback Room

After spending a year as the third-string quarterback in Denver under Sean Payton, Wilson is moving from the Rockies to South Beach.

Payton was candid about Wilson’s role from very early on in the QBs stint in Denver.

Denver Sports’ Andrew Mason phrased the situation like this before last season.

“On an overall basis, it just seems like he’s probably in need of some kind of longer-term football rehab to kind of get back on track. I think there’s some distance between those other two quarterbacks and Zach Wilson, based on what I’ve seen.”

The #Dolphins have agreed to terms with QB Quinn Ewers on a four-year deal. The 231st pick is under contract ahead of rookie minicamp in Miami. Ewers enters the offseason program alongside Tua Tagovailoa and Zach Wilson in the QB room. pic.twitter.com/Oih8DJDAaY

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) May 8, 2025

Now, after a season to reset, can Wilson impress in Miami — or at least earn snaps? There is no clear answer to either of those questions.

Tua Tagovailoa is the projected starter, and the team used the No. 231 overall pick to select Texas standout QB Quinn Ewers.

If Tagovailoa misses time due to injury or trade, Miami could choose to throw Ewers into the fire rather than turn to Wilson. Since the Dolphins picked up Wilson a couple of months ago, there has been radio silence from Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins front office.

Quarterback conversations will likely pick up in training camps and preseason. Expect both Wilson and Ewers to get looks before week one.

About Zach Wilson

Before his time in the NFL, the Corner Canyon High School product had a standout career at BYU. Wilson helped the Cougars to an 11-1 record during his final season in Provo.

Following his college career, the Jets selected Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Corner Canyon product entered his rookie season as the Jets’ starting quarterback. Wilson experienced multiple knee injuries that caused him to miss significant time during his first two seasons.

He entered the 2023 season as Aaron Rodger’s backup. However, Rodgers went down with a season-ending injury a few plays into New York’s first game. Wilson was thrust back into the starting lineup for a team that showed the same flaws from past seasons.

#BYU great, Denver Broncos QB @ZachWilson is supporting the Cougs!#BYUFootball #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/Ra0APsjkOz

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 1, 2024

Late in 2023, Wilson was benched for the third time in his career. He returned to the field a couple of weeks later after the Jets found no success with their other quarterbacks. Wilson suffered a concussion the following week and didn’t play for the remainder of the regular season. The former BYU star missed New York’s final three games and the Jets finished with a 7-10 record, missing the playoffs for a 13th straight year.

In his third season, Wilson threw for 2,271 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions with a completion percentage of 60.1. He also ran for 211 yards.

After spending the 2024 season as a backup in Denver, the Miami Dolphins signed the former Cougar on March 10, 2025.