Broncos acquire QB Zach Wilson in trade with Jets

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Forward of the beginning of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Broncos have added to their quarterback room.

Denver acquired former second-overall decide Zach Wilson and a 2024 seventh-round decide (No. 256) from the Jets in trade for a 2024 sixth-round decide (No. 203), the staff introduced Tuesday.

The Jets’ prime choice within the 2021 draft, Wilson began 33 video games over three seasons for New York. The BYU product has thrown for six,293 yards, 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions whereas finishing 57 % of his passes in his profession.

After serving because the Jets’ starter in 2021 and a part of 2022, Wilson was thrust again into the beginning lineup in 2023 following a Week 1 damage to Aaron Rodgers. Wilson posted profession bests in completion proportion and passer score in his ultimate season in New York.

Earlier than becoming a member of the Jets, Wilson bolstered his draft inventory in 2020 by finishing 73.5 % of his passes and throwing for 3,692 yards, 33 touchdowns and three interceptions in his ultimate season for the Cougars.

Normal Supervisor George Paton mentioned in March the Broncos evaluated the free-agent and commerce markets for quarterbacks, and he mentioned the Broncos “really feel like we are going to add a veteran.” In Wilson, the Broncos discovered that participant.

Wilson joins Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci because the quarterbacks on the Broncos’ roster.