Zach Wilson, a quarterback for the Denver Broncos, was originally drafted by the New York Jets as the overall 2nd pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The American went to Corner Canyon High School and recorded 24 touchdowns for 2,986 passing yards, after which he opted for Brigham Young University in 2018. He was named for the 2018 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. In his junior season, at the 2020 Boca Raton Bowl, he became the offensive MVP and the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Award.
The Draper, Utah native, forgoed his senior year for the draft and was the highest selection from the BYU; he signed a four-year contract with the Jets. However, he was heavily criticized for his inconsistent play and poor performance; ultimately, the Jets refused to invoke the fifth-year option and traded him with the Broncos, for the sixth round pick. He hasn't signed a new contract with the Broncos and will play as a free agent and the team's third-string quarterback.
Zach Wilson's Contract Breakdown
Zach Wilson's contract was signed between him and the Jets in 2021 for a period of four years. As per the deal, Wilson is set to earn $35.15 million, which includes a signing bonus of $22.92 million as per Spotrac. The fully guaranteed contract has an average annual salary of $8.78 million.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing | Roster | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2021 | $660,000 | $5,731,033 | - | $6,391,033 | $35,150,680 | $23,584,132 |
| 2022 | $825,000 | $5,731,033 | $1,432,758 | $7,988,791 | $28,759,647 | $2,257,758 |
| 2023 | $940,000 | $5,731,033 | $2,915,516 | $9,586,549 | $20,770,856 | $3,855,516 |
| 2024 | $1,055,000 | $5,731,033 | $4,398,274 | $11,184,307 | $11,184,307 | $5,453,274 |
How much is Zach Wilson getting paid?
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Denver Broncos and New York Jets have decided to divide Wilson's salary in the 2024 season. The real amount is $5.45 million, reported by Over The Cap, divided in half; that amounts to $2.72 million that the Broncos and Jets will each pay. This was not an original deal but came into place as soon as he got traded. Wilson, a quarterback with some upside, was acquired by Denver for a minimal price. The trade makes sense even if he only serves as the Broncos' backup.
How much does Zach Wilson make in a minute?
Zach Wilson's overall pay for the 2024-2025 NFL season is $5,453,274. He will be paid $10.37 per minute when this is divided by the entire number of minutes played in a year, which is 525,600.
Zach Wilson's Career Earnings
Zach Wilson's total career earnings are $29.69 million as of August 2024, according to Spotrac.
| Year | Age | Status | Cash | Total Cash |
| 2021 | 22 | Active | $23,584,132 | $23,584,132 |
| 2022 | 23 | Active | $2,257,758 | $25,841,890 |
| 2023 | 24 | Injured | $3,855,516 | $29,697,406 |
| Total | - | - | - | $29,697,406 |
| 2024 | 25 | Active | Retained | $2,726,637 |
| Total | - | - | - | $35,150,680 |
What are the terms of Zach Wilson’s Contract?
Zach Wilson's contract is a four-year deal that is worth $35.15 million, all of which is guaranteed and includes a signing bonus of approximately $22.9 million. The contract includes a fifth-year option for 2025.
The contract does indeed have a condition as follows: the team could recoup some of the guaranteed money it owes Wilson if the Jets were to cut him before his four-year deal is up or if he signed elsewhere. There was also an option available for the fifth-year extension, but that has been terminated as of August 2024.
How much of Zach Wilson’s Contract is guaranteed?
Zach Wilson has signed a four-year $35.2 million deal with the New York Jets and all of that money is guaranteed. The Jets invested heavily in the former BYU student and are hoping to rebuild around Wilson.
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FAQs
A. Zach Wilson has thrown 25 picks with the New York Jets until 2023.
A. Zach Wilson stands 6 feet 2 inches or 188 cm., tall and weighs 214 pounds or 197 kg.
A. The Denver Broncos traded Zach Wilson for a late-round pick due to lack of funds, according to the NFL's website.
A. Zach Wilson went to Brigham Young University (BYU) where he played for the BYU Cougars football team.
