Jets expected to trade Zach Wilson in offseason after disappointing 3 seasons: reports

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By entering your email, you are agreeing to Fox News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy , which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive . To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson may be on the move in the offseason as it appears the team is ready to part with the former No.

2 overall pick. Wilson was thrust into the starting role for the Jets when Aaron Rodgers went down with a torn Achilles four plays into the start of the 2023 season. Wilson won in five of his 12 appearances this season, but it was far from enough to convince the brass he is their long term future. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Zach Wilson of the New York Jets before the game against the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Dec.

17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images) "This offseason they’re expected to see to trade Zach Wilson, moving on from a pick that simply did not work out well," NFL insider Ian Rapoport said on "NFL Gameday" Sunday. "You say, ‘How could the Jets trade him?’ I would say this, every quarterback gets traded, I do not expect them to cut him." The Athletic also reported the Jets told him they were planning on trading him in the offseason as he was being benched.

Zach Wilson walks off the field after the Raiders defeated the New York Jets at Allegiant Stadium on Nov. 12, 2023, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Getty Images) DOLPHINS STAR TYREEK HILL RETURNS TO PRACTICE TWO DAYS AFTER FIRE AT FLORIDA HOME "This is part of the reason he was reluctant to go back to starting weeks ago," The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, wrote on X.

"We’ll see how it all plays out." New York made Wilson the No. 2 pick of the 2021 draft after he had a standout collegiate career at BYU. However, he never morphed into the quarterback the team hoped he would be. Zach Wilson of the New York Jets drops back to pass while being pressured by Leonard Floyd of the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Nov.

19, 2023, in Orchard Park, New York. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images) He started 33 of the 34 games he played in and had 6,293 passing yards, 23 touchdown passes and 25 interceptions. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Wilson was 12 21 in those 33 starts. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .

Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital..