Overview

• 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.