11 months ago

Zach Wilson traded to Denver Broncos as New York Jets nightmare finally ends... with the two teams swapping late-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft

None of his three season's in The Big Apple left confidence for Jets fans Wilson was the second overall pick during the 2021 NFL Draft out of BYU Zach Wilson's tumultuous tenure with the New York Jets appears to be coming to an end as he's reportedly been traded to the Denver Broncos. Zach Wilson's horrible stay with the Jets is over, as he's been traded to the Denver Broncos Aaron Rodgers was traded from to New York after Wilson's second season with the team Wilson was benched during his second NFL season after a Week 14 loss to the Patriots where he only completed nine passes. Rodgers' first season with the Jets lasted four plays after a season-ending Achilles injury, giving Wilson an unexpected opportunity to prove himself in the NFL again. Wilson has a stellar college career at BYU but has not translated that into success in the NFL Wilson was again benched mid-season in Week 11 after more dismal play, including seven fumbles lost.

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1 week, 6 days ago

Broncos bolster their defense by agreeing to terms with former 49ers Greenlaw and Hufanga

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are solidifying the middle of their defense and they’re doing it by adding two former San Francisco 49ers players. The Broncos agreed to three-year contracts with inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw and safety Talanoa Hufanga on Monday, the first day of the legal tampering window ahead of free agency’s official start on Wednesday, a person …

1 week, 6 days ago

Dolphins bringing in former Jets QB Zach Wilson on 1-year deal to back up Tagovailoa, AP sources say

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins are bringing in former Jets first-round pick Zach Wilson on a one-year deal to back up Tua Tagovailoa, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. He was the Jets’ starter for much of his three seasons in New York but failed to live up to the lofty …

1 month, 1 week ago

New York Jets confirm the end of disastrous Aaron Rodgers era

Daily Mail

The New York Jets have officially confirmed the end of the disastrous Aaron Rodgers era. The departure of the 41-year-old means the Jets face $49million in dead money as new head coach Aaron Glenn tries to rebuild the beleaguered franchise. Aaron Rodgers is officially out of the New York Jets after two nightmare seasons Rodgers' debut set the tone for …

1 month, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers: New York Jets announce they are moving on from Super Bowl-winning quarterback

CNN

CNN — The New York Jets officially announced on Thursday that they will be “moving forward without” quarterback Aaron Rodgers. “Last week we met with Aaron and shared that our intention was to move in a different direction at quarterback,” new head coach Aaron Glenn and new general Darren Mougey said in a joint statement. “I personally want to thank …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers’ future: Why the Jets could keep him — and what’s next if they don’t

New York Times

On Monday afternoon, Aaron Rodgers went to the back of the New York Jets’ locker room to grab two footballs, keepsakes from Sunday’s season finale: Touchdowns No. There are a few important things to understand about the Jets’ upcoming decision on Rodgers, from the cap and roster implications to how the Jets might proceed, with or without him, at quarterback. …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Another ugly Jets loss, and a fraying relationship between Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson

New York Times

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Aaron Rodgers went to the bench after an interception, one that preceded the first unnecessary roughness penalty of his career. “I mean, it’s kind of like the season, it just got away from us,” Rodgers said, staring at the likelihood that next week’s season finale will be his last game in a Jets uniform — and …

3 months ago

Garrett Wilson is frustrated and his future will be a major decision for the next Jets GM, coach

Associated Press

Garrett Wilson clearly isn’t happy. “At the end of the day, we’ve got to find ways to get Garrett the ball more often,” interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday. “He’s one of the best players on our team, if not one of the best players in this league, especially at his position, so the progression for a lot of different …

3 months, 1 week ago

Aaron Rodgers’ recent resurgence for the Jets is showing he might have plenty left beyond this year

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers turned back the clock the past few weeks — and reignited talk about whether the New York Jets quarterback has another quality season left in him. “I think there’s some absolute truth to the fact that he struggled with injuries for a good part of the season,” interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said Monday. The real Aaron Rodgers.” …

3 months, 2 weeks ago

For the Jets, anything that can go wrong will go wrong — and Garrett Wilson is sick of it

New York Times

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — “Losing, period, sucks.” Garrett Wilson paused. “When you’re up in the fourth quarter all of a sudden it starts to feel like we have a losing problem, like a gene or some s—,” Wilson said. He’s only in his third season with the Jets, but he already understands the self-fulfilling prophecy, the “Same Old Jets.” The …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets’ Wilson and Adams imagined catching passes from Rodgers together during an offseason dinner

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Garrett Wilson got a call from Davante Adams during the offseason more than a year ago to let him know he was in New York City and invited the Jets wide receiver to join him and some friends for dinner. “I knew the whole time it wasn’t necessarily going to happen in the Pittsburgh game,” Adams …

5 months ago

Six NFL trades we’d like to see: Maxx Crosby to Lions, Nick Chubb to Cowboys

New York Times

Editor’s note: The Tennessee Titans traded wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs. Mike Jones’ three trade proposals New York Jets trade Haason Reddick to Detroit Lions for a 2025 fourth-round pick Why it makes sense Jones: After the devastating loss of Aidan Hutchinson, the Lions need pass-rushing help for their defense to remain a formidable unit. Well…@DMRussini …

5 months, 1 week ago

Jets trade for Davante Adams, reuniting star WR with Aaron Rodgers

New York Times

By Dianna Russini, Zack Rosenblatt, Tashan Reed, Vic Tafur and Jake Ciely Just one week after the New York Jets made a change at coach, firing Robert Saleh five games into his fourth season, New York made a second significant move, acquiring wide receiver Davante Adams from the Las Vegas Raiders, the teams announced Tuesday. “He’s made me look good …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

A Davante Adams-Aaron Rodgers reunion? Why the Jets are a favorite to trade for the receiver

New York Times

Aaron Rodgers was walking a golf course in Lake Tahoe this summer when he told a reporter “I love Davante Adams, I can’t wait to play with him … again.” Later, Rodgers claimed he was talking about playing golf with Adams, not football … if you believe him. Earlier this summer, Adams said: “If I’m going to be reunited with …

6 months, 1 week ago

Russell Wilson’s calf injury figures to make his return to Denver with the Steelers just a footnote

Associated Press

DENVER — The Denver Broncos expect to see Russell Wilson on the sideline in full pads and eye black this weekend, just as he was in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opener at Atlanta despite being inactive with a strained calf. “But certainly it starts with Fields.” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin began the week saying, “We’re preparing as if Justin is going …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers is back for the Jets and so are lofty expectations to end a 13-year playoff drought

Associated Press

NEW YORK JETS EXPECTATIONS: Playoffs or bust. But with the 40-year-old Aaron Rodger back and healthy after tearing his left Achilles tendon on his fourth snap of the season last year, there’s renewed optimism for the Jets to not only get into the playoffs, but to make a run. The Jets’ success will come down to how Rodgers plays in …

7 months ago

Zach Wilson has been energized by Broncos experience. But what comes next?

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Zach Wilson was zooming along an upward trajectory during Denver Broncos training camp when he smacked into a 261-pound roadblock. … I have to find a way to start better.” In Wilson’s uneven performance, though, Broncos coaches saw an opportunity. Broncos coach Sean Payton described it as a “heater” for Wilson as he showed off the arm …

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Several QB competitions going on in NFL training camps, including Raiders battle, Steelers rivalry

Associated Press

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Aidan O’Connell at Purdue and Gardner Minshew at Washington State were used to fighting for their jobs, and little has changed in the NFL. It’s just good to be back out here again with the guys, putting the helmet on and really getting to work today.” Patriots First-year Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is keeping an open …

10 months ago

Can Zach Wilson begin a fruitful second act with Broncos? It starts in the huddle

New York Times

Few quarterbacks have faced more scrutiny during their first three years in the NFL than Zach Wilson encountered under the glaring lights in New York. “We’ll figure it out,” said Payton, who has given no indication of the quarterback pecking order since Wilson and Nix joined Stidham on the roster. “… But we’ll have a rotation, and we’ll go from …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets go offense, offense and more offense around Aaron Rodgers throughout the NFL draft

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets traded down and got a protector. General manager Joe Douglas kept wheeling and dealing throughout the three days of the NFL draft as the Jets focused mostly on the offense to improve a unit that was among the league’s worst with quarterback Aaron Rodgers missing all but four snaps last season. “It …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jets trade defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers to Broncos for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets traded defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers to the Denver Broncos on Saturday for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft. I’ll say that.” Franklin-Myers became expendable on the Jets’ defensive line — generally considered the team’s best position group — after New York acquired edge rusher Haason Reddick from Philadelphia on April …

11 months ago

Jets trade quarterback Zach Wilson to the Broncos, AP source says

Associated Press

Zach Wilson was expected to be the face of the franchise for the New York Jets. The Jets are sending Wilson and a seventh-round pick in this week’s NFL draft to the Broncos for a sixth-rounder, the person said. ESPN reported New York and Denver are splitting Wilson’s $5.5 million salary for this season as part of the deal. He …

11 months ago

Jets GM Joe Douglas calls QB Zach Wilson an ‘asset.’ But the team remains open to trading him

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson remains a member of the New York Jets. “Zach is an asset and at that same time we’re obviously open to trading Zach,” Douglas said Thursday during his annual predraft news conference. “There have been discussions.” Douglas said the 24-year-old Wilson was not present — as he usually has been — at the team’s …

11 months ago

Moving on from Russell Wilson debacle leaves Denver Broncos in rebuild mode with QB among many needs

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are in the market for a quarterback again. Wilson’s acquisition from Seattle in 2022 cost the Broncos four premium draft picks and his departure from Denver this spring after he went just 11-19 carries its own hefty price tag. Parting with four premium picks in the Wilson deal is a recurring cost for the …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

New York Jets acquire Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles as team reloads for season No 2 with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback

Daily Mail

Ahead of their second season with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback, the New York Jets are reloading, acquiring Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick on Friday from the Philadelphia Eagles. Reddick was dealt by the Eagles for a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which could change to a top-two-round pick based on the linebacker's performance. Reddick spent two seasons with …

1 year ago

Jets sign former Chargers WR Mike Williams to 1-year deal. Move gives Aaron Rodgers a new playmaker

Associated Press

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets were served up a new playmaker on offense. Former Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams signed a one-year contract with the Jets on Tuesday, six days after he was released by Los Angeles. The Jets posted a video of Williams on X, formerly known as Twitter, biting into a Taylor ham, egg and cheese …

1 year ago

Russell Wilson is heading to Pittsburgh! Former Super Bowl champion 'is signing a one-year deal with the Steelers - and the Broncos will pay $38m of his salary while he's there'

Daily Mail

Russell Wilson is signing a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being cut by the Denver Broncos. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback and former Super Bowl champion is heading to the Steelers for the 2024 season, and he announced the move on X late on Sunday night. Russell Wilson is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being cut by …

1 year ago

Raiders could join the Giants and Steelers in Russell Wilson sweepstakes as veteran QB enters free agency after $242m Denver Broncos nightmare

Daily Mail

The Las Vegas Raiders have emerged as a potential landing spot for soon-to-be free agent Russell Wilson. The Raiders hired former interim coach Antonio Pierce full-time after leading the team to a late push last season. The Las Vegas Raiders have emerged as a possible landing spot for quarterback Russell Wilson Steelers and Giants either have met or are meeting …

1 year ago

Is Russell Wilson heading for New York? Quarterback 'has exploratory meeting with the Giants' after $242m Denver Broncos nightmare ends - so could he rival Aaron Rodgers and the Jets in the Big Apple?

Daily Mail

Russell Wilson could play in New York next season, as the veteran quarterback held an 'exploratory meeting' with the Giants following reports that the Denver Broncos will release him from his $242million, five-year contract this offseason. The Giants appear to be in the QB market, either through April's target-rich draft or free agency, despite giving incumbent starting signal-caller Daniel Jones …

1 year ago

Russell Wilson allowed to talk to other teams before his release after dreadful run in Denver ended two seasons into his five-year $242.6m deal

Daily Mail

The Denver Broncos have given soon-to-be free agent Russell Wilson the green light to talk to teams around the NFL before free agency starts next week. On Wednesday, sources told ESPN that the Broncos have allowed Wilson, 35, to take meetings in other cities days after being informed that he was getting cut after two seasons in Denver. 'Over these …

1 year ago

Denver Broncos inform QB Russell Wilson they’ll release him when new league year begins

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Two years ago, Russell Wilson exuberantly declared he intended to play a dozen years in Denver and double the trio of Lombardi Trophies in the Broncos’ lobby. On Monday, the Broncos informed Wilson they’d release him next week when the new league year begins. The Broncos also will take a record $89 million hit in dead cap …

1 year ago

Denver Broncos inform Russell Wilson he is being released, allowing the franchise to avoid an extra $37million fully guaranteed... as Sean Payton looks to start fresh

Daily Mail

The Denver Broncos are officially moving on from quarterback Russell Wilson, it was announced on Monday. 'We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release after the start of the league year,' general manager George Paton and Sean Payton said in a joint statement. The Denver Broncos are officially moving on from quarterback Russell Wilson We’ve notified …

1 year ago

What’s Zach Wilson’s trade market? Examining potential suitors, what Jets could get in deal

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — The clock will soon strike midnight on Zach Wilson’s career with the New York Jets. Join me, @TimMMcMaster and @Marissa_Morris: https://t.co/HXOQgWDCKf — Zack Rosenblatt February 28, 2024 Financial implications If the Jets were to trade Wilson they’d save $5.45 million and incur a $5.7 million dead cap penalty. GO DEEPER Jets 10-step offseason plan: Trade Zach Wilson, get …

1 year ago

New York Jets give QB Zach Wilson permission to seek trade as prospects arrive at NFL combine

Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS — The New York Jets expected quarterback Zach Wilson to emerge as the new face of their franchise. General manager Joe Douglas said the Jets have given Wilson permission to seek a trade, perhaps marking an end to his tumultuous stint in New York. “We have had good conversation with his agent,” Douglas said Wednesday at the NFL’s annual …

1 year ago

Jets give Zach Wilson permission to seek trade, GM Joe Douglas says: What could N.Y. get for QB?

New York Times

The New York Jets have given embattled quarterback Zach Wilson permission to seek a trade, general manager Joe Douglas told reporters Wednesday. Joe Douglas gave Zach Wilson permission to talk to other teams about a trade. #Jets — Zack Rosenblatt February 28, 2024 In December, Jets coach Robert Saleh declined to confirm or deny a report that the team told …

1 year ago

Sean Payton hints at moving on from Russell Wilson, says Broncos have to hit on ‘the next one’ at QB

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Sean Payton isn’t providing anything definitive on Russell Wilson’s time in Denver but he did hint at the Broncos moving on from him when he suggested the team cannot afford to miss on “the next one” at quarterback. Asked if he embraced the idea of finding a solution at quarterback, one that’s eluded coaches and GMs ever …

1 year ago

Broncos to make Russell Wilson decision in next 2 weeks, but little mystery remains

New York Times

INDIANAPOLIS — The Broncos appear to be just a few crossed T’s and some dotted I’s away from saying goodbye to Russell Wilson. “I saw this humorous meme the other day of a Broncos fan with a shirt on and there were like eight quarterbacks names with a cross through it, and he’s drinking the quarterback Kool-Aid,” Payton said of …

1 year, 1 month ago

Jets 10-step offseason plan: Get Aaron Rodgers help on offense, trade Zach Wilson

New York Times

The New York Jets talked about themselves like Super Bowl contenders in training camp last year, and then — for many reasons — they didn’t even sniff the playoffs. The Jets won’t carry Tomlinson’s $18.8 million cap hit into the season, so they have three routes they might go: 1. The Jets also should extend 24-year-old corner Michael Carter II …

1 year, 2 months ago

Jets’ Aaron Rodgers looks to 2024 season: ‘We’re all going to be on the hot seat next year’

New York Times

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers said everyone at the Jets will “be on the hot seat next year” following New York’s rocky 7-10 season this year. “Anything in this building that we’re doing that has nothing to do with winning needs to be assessed,” Rodgers said Monday while addressing what he’d like to see next season. During his news conference, Rodgers did …

1 year, 2 months ago

Zach Wilson ruled out for Jets’ finale at Patriots. Could be end of quarterback’s time in New York

Associated Press

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Zach Wilson is done for the season — and perhaps so is his time with the New York Jets. Coach Robert Saleh announced Wednesday that Wilson remains in the concussion protocol and has already been ruled out for the team’s season finale at New England on Sunday. “It’s all things that we’re going to have to …

1 year, 2 months ago

Broncos QB Russell Wilson says he was asked earlier in season to adjust contract or risk benching

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — As quarterback Russell Wilson explains it, his job was in jeopardy nearly two months ago and after the Denver Broncos’ biggest win. “I know every time I stepped on the field it’s a physical game,” said Wilson, who has thrown for 3,070 yards, along with 26 TD passes and eight interceptions this season. He’s handled it well …

1 year, 2 months ago

Denver Broncos bench QB Russell Wilson and will turn to Jarrett Stidham

Associated Press

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos are benching quarterback Russell Wilson in a move that could have major ramifications for both his future and theirs. “I can’t replace the entire offensive line, I can’t bring in five new receivers,” Payton said, “and if it continues over a period of time, then there’ll be another guy here talking to you, as …

1 year, 2 months ago

Broncos’ trade for Russell Wilson was a disaster, but blame extends past QB

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When the Denver Broncos were nearing the finish line in negotiations with the Seattle Seahawks in March of 2022 for a blockbuster trade of quarterback Russell Wilson, general manager George Paton went to new head coach Nathaniel Hackett and asked him to look at the veteran’s tape. But in hindsight, amid Tuesday’s news that the Broncos are …

1 year, 3 months ago

Aaron Rodgers’ season is (officially) over, so Jets must turn the page to 2024

New York Times

The New York Jets dream is officially dead. Tuesday, Rodgers said on “The Pat McAfee Show” that “if I was 100 percent today, I’d be pushing to play. GO DEEPER Jets 2024 roster projection: Who’ll be back, who won’t and who’s on the bubble Implications: Next season The most notable thing Rodgers did Tuesday was endorse three Jets figureheads who …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets quarterback Zach Wilson leaves game vs. Dolphins with a concussion

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is in the concussion protocol after leaving the 30-0 loss to the Miami Dolphins late in the second quarter Sunday. Trevor Siemian replaced Wilson on the Jets’ final series of the first half, and CBS originally reported that Wilson went into the locker room early to get hydrated. The Jets …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson and the Jets’ offense showed some life. Now they’ve got to prove it wasn’t just a fluke

Associated Press

Well, that certainly came out of nowhere. “I feel like that pressure that he’s been carrying just didn’t seem to be there,” said wide receiver Randall Cobb, who caught one of Wilson’s two TD passes. So does a return by Aaron Rodgers, who has said his goal is to return on Dec. 24 against Washington — if he’s cleared by …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets’ Robert Saleh declines to discuss Zach Wilson’s future amid trade rumor: ‘Anything can happen’

New York Times

The Jets have fired Robert Saleh. New York Jets coach Robert Saleh declined to confirm or deny a report that the team told quarterback Zach Wilson it would trade him following the 2023 season. The question was asked on the heels of what the Jets coach called Wilson’s best game — a 301-yard, two-touchdown performance in a win against the …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Zach Wilson overcame a sluggish start, some big hits and a week of criticism and controversy by responding with the type of impressive performance the New York Jets have long been expecting. “That’s what we want every game to look like.” Wilson was 27 of 36 for 301 yards — his third career game of 300 …

1 year, 3 months ago

Jets finally open playbook for Zach Wilson, who lets it rip for signature win

New York Times

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — All week, Zach Wilson told his New York Jets teammates he just wanted to let loose, have fun and let it rip. “He’s out there having a good time.” Zach Wilson on Sunday Win 117.9 Pass Rating 2 Pass TD 75% comp pct 0 INT pic.twitter.com/tF8DUizkcp — NFL on CBS 🏈 December 10, 2023 Maybe the …

1 year, 3 months ago

Zach Wilson denies report he was reluctant to return to Jets' starting lineup, as quarterback prepares to lead team this weekend vs. Texans

Daily Mail

Zach Wilson has denied The Athletic's report that claimed he was reluctant to return to the Jets' starting lineup. Zach Wilson could soon return to the starting lineup for the Jets after briefly being benched Jets coach Robert Saleh made the announcement on Wednesday: 'Zach gives us the best chance to win' Zach Wilson discusses the report that was made …

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