The New York Jets are planning to maneuver on from quarterback Zach Wilson this offseason.
Per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Jets will try and commerce the previous first-round decide when the window re-opens in March. Dianna Russini of The Athletic added New York informed Wilson — who’s on injured reserve with a concussion — it will commerce him this offseason, which is why he did not need to reenter the beginning lineup after he was benched.
Total, this is no surprise. Aaron Rodgers — a four-time league MVP — will return from his Achilles tear subsequent season. Wilson did not appear like a franchise QB in 12 video games, finishing 60.1 p.c of his passes for two,271 yards, eight TDs, seven picks and a below-average 77.2 passer ranking.
Wilson has one yr remaining on a totally assured four-year, $35.15M contract. Per Over The Cap, buying and selling him with a pre-or post-Jun. 1 designation will lead to $5.73M in lifeless cash and $5.45M in cap financial savings.
“We’ll see,” Jets head coach Robert Saleh stated of Wilson’s future in a Wednesday information convention. “It is all issues that we will have to speak about as soon as the season’s over, however whether or not it is right here or someplace else, I imagine he will have a hell of a profession.”
Wilson may not appeal to commerce suitors, given his struggles. Nevertheless, former Jets QB and CBS Sports activities analyst Boomer Easion just lately claimed he thinks the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs will take a flier on him, so he can study below HC Andy Reid and backup Patrick Mahomes.
Regardless, that is one of the best transfer for each events. Wilson wants a recent begin, and the Jets may use draft picks to improve the roster and snap their 13-year playoff drought.
