Shortly after agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal with Miami, Wilson, 25, spoke candidly Wednesday on the Dolphins’ “Drive Time” podcast about his “challenging” time with the Jets, with whom he spent three rocky seasons.

When the New York Jets selected Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, analysts and fans shared mixed reviews. Wilson was dominant during his final collegiate season, but there were concerns that he didn’t have enough experience against high-caliber opponents to make it in the NFL.

Zach Wilson is one of the more notable draft busts in recent memory. Selected second overall by the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL Draft, Wilson is preparing for 2025 with his third team. He signed with the Miami Dolphins after spending the 2024 season as a backup with the Denver Broncos.