Miami Dolphins Sign Zach Wilson as Backup Quarterback on One-Year Deal

The former Jets and Broncos quarterback joins the Dolphins to support Tua Tagovailoa, raising questions about his potential to succeed in the role.

Zach Wilson, the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has signed a one-year, $6 million guaranteed deal with the Miami Dolphins, with incentives potentially increasing the contract to $10 million.
Wilson will serve as the backup to Tua Tagovailoa, who has struggled with injuries, missing 16 games over the past five seasons, including six games last year.
Wilson's NFL career has been marked by inconsistency, with a 23:25 touchdown-to-interception ratio and a 57% completion rate over 34 games, leading to his label as a 'draft bust' during his time with the Jets.
The Dolphins' decision to sign Wilson has been described as a gamble by analysts, as the team looks to improve its backup quarterback situation following a disappointing 2024 season with limited success from multiple backups.
Miami's coaching staff, including Mike McDaniel, hopes to develop Wilson within their offensive system, which could benefit from his experience in a similar scheme during his time with the Jets.