The New York Jets traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos on Monday in exchange for a sixth-round pick. Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 draft, struggled during his time with the Jets. New York also expected to pay a portion of Wilson's salary for this season.
Wilson will now have a fresh start in Denver after a disappointing stint with the Jets, where he had a 12-21 record as a starter with 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions. The move is similar to how the Jets parted ways with Sam Darnold in 2021.