The Zach Wilson era with the New York Jets is over.
At the 2024 NFL scouting combine, New York general manager Joe Douglas confirmed that.
According to reports including Jets Wire, Douglas said he gave Wilson and his agent the green light for him to seek a trade.
While it remains to be seen if someone trades for Wilson, he’s likely played his last snap with Gang Green.
If there is no trade partner around, New York is likely going to cut him at this point. It would make no sense to keep a player on your roster when you’ve already shown him the door–What incentive would he have to play?
However, trading Wilson would be much easier for the Jets’ salary cap situation. That is the expected route to be taken.
Wilson was expected to back up Aaron Rodgers in the 2023 season, but was thrust back into the starting role after Rodgers tore his Achilles in Week 1 against the Buffalo Bills. Wilson struggled and was eventually benched before going back in.
Wilson has a 12-21 record in his career with the Jets. New York selected him second overall at the 2021 NFL draft.
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