Jets Give QB Zach Wilson Permission to Seek Trade

He was picked with the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas announced Wednesday that the team has given quarterback Zach Wilson permission to seek a trade. 

Wilson was selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL draft to be the franchise’s signal-caller of the future but has struggled mightily ever since. In 34 games over the last three years, Wilson has completed just 57% of his passes and thrown 23 touchdowns to 25 interceptions. He has a 12–21 record as a starter and has never posted a QBR hired than 39 in a season. 

After his first two years with New York proved to be disastrous, the Jets made a blockbuster deal to trade for Aaron Rodgers last offseason with plans to have Wilson learn behind the four-time MVP. Unfortunately, Rodgers tore his Achilles in his first regular-season possession with the Jets and Wilson was thrust back under center only to struggle yet again. 

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) reacts on the sideline during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at MetLife Stadium :: Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports

New York finished 2024 with a 7–10 this mark and now will likely move on