Zach Wilson’ s time with the Jets has officially come to an end.

According to sources, Wilson and a 2024 seventh-round pick (256th overall) will head to the Broncos in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick (207th overall). The Jets and the Broncos will divide his remaining roster bonus of $5.5 million.

After owner Woody Johnson voiced his displeasure on the NFL Honors red carpet in February about not having a backup quarterback following Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles tear four plays into his Jets debut last September, the team gave Wilson permission to seek a trade. However, it took two months to part with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU.

Wilson played 12 games for the Jets last season and threw for 2,271 yards, eight touchdowns and seven interceptions. During his three years with the Jets, Wilson passed for 6,293 yards, 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions and had a quarterback rating of 73.2. The Jets were 12-21 in the 33 games Wilson started.

After those three less-than-stellar seasons with the Jets, Wilson didn’t have much trade value. His time with the Jets was nothing short of tumultuous.

Wilson was benched multiple times in 2022 for his poor play, which led to the Jets acquiring Rodgers last spring. The Jets had hoped Wilson would take a step back and watch Rodgers for a year or two, but they were not afforded that luxury following the four-time NFL MVP’s injury.

After signing Tyrod Taylor to a two-year contract in March, teams knew that the Jets and Wilson needed to move on. Now, days before the 2024 NFL Draft, Wilson will return closer to his childhood home in Utah to play for the Broncos.

Wilson will join a Broncos team that needs quarterback help. The only other quarterbacks on Denver’s roster are Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci. The Broncos are also expected to select a quarterback at some point during this week’s draft.

Wilson will likely be an unrestricted free agent following the 2024 season because the Broncos aren’t expected to exercise his fifth-year option for $22.4 million. Denver has until May 2 to accept or decline Wilson’s option. He is due to make $5.45 million in 2024, which is fully guaranteed.

Now that his time with the Jets has ended, Wilson has to be considered one of the biggest draft busts in franchise history. When he was drafted in 2021, he was expected to solidify the quarterback position under general manager Joe Douglas and coach Robert Saleh. Instead, Wilson will be remembered for his inept play and immaturity issues.

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