July 8, 2024

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 10: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets looks on during the second quarter in the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Insider Shares Concerning Update On Zach Wilson’s Trade Value

The New York Jets were in desperate need of a quarterback, and they thought they had found their guy when they drafted Zach Wilson.

Fast forward to today, and the former No. 2 pick’s trade value is pretty slim.

ESPN insider Rich Cimini recently reported that teams want nothing to do with him due to his fully-guaranteed $5.5 million salary, not to mention his checkered body of work (via Dov Kleiman).

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 10: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets looks on during the second quarter in the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Cimini adds that he’s most likely hoping to be released so he can find himself a new job with no strings attached to it, adding that he doesn’t know how much longer the Jets will hope to find a trade partner.

Wilson has looked far from a franchise-caliber player in his days in the league.

He has shown occasional glimpses of solid play, and he was a star at BYU, but he hasn’t found the level of consistency or growth that one would expect from a No. 2 selection.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 10: Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets looks on during the second quarter in the game against the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Jets have officially moved on from him, signing Tyrod Taylor to be Aaron Rodgers’ backup.

Barring a string of injuries, it’s hard to envision him ever having another chance to prove his worth in this league.

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