Miami Dolphins Sign Former BYU QB Zach Wilson To One-Year Deal
Mar 10, 2025, 4:48 PM
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Zach Wilson #4 of the Denver Broncos stands on the sideline in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU quarterback Zach Wilson is on the way to his third NFL team.
According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Miami Dolphins are bringing in the former Cougar on a one-year deal.
Former #Jets and #Broncos QB Zach Wilson is signing a 1-year deal with the #Dolphins, source said. Back in the AFC East.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2025
After watching from the sideline as the third-string QB with the Broncos in 2024, Wilson is on the move to Miami where he will be the backup to Tua Tagovailoa.
Wilson is replacing former Ute QB Tyler Huntley as the No. 2 in Miami. Huntley played in five games last year with the Dolphins as Tagovailoa went down with a concussion.
During his three years in New York, the former BYU star threw for 6,293 yards, 23 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions with a 57.0 percent completion rate. He added 498 yards and five touchdowns with his legs.
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.
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.
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