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The deal is reported to be fully guaranteed and carries a maximum value of $10 million. The Dolphins have struggled while playing with their backup quarterback in each of the previous two seasons as starter Tua Tagovailoa dealt with brain injuries. Wilson is likely not the answer to those woes, but he joins a situation where he could very well find some playing time after not playing a regular-season snap with the Broncos last year.

It’s hard to imagine either signing as more than a backup. While Wilson didn’t log a pass attempt in 2024 as the QB3 for the Broncos, Jones threw for 1,672-8-8 in 10 games for the Jaguars while going 2-5 as a starter. The Titans currently hold the No. 1 overall pick in this years draft and could consider a rookie quarterback, but in an underwhelming quarterback class, they may opt for a stopgap at the position in hopes of getting a better option in 2026.

The Wilson rehabilitation tour ran into a slight roadblock this past year as Bo Nix started 17 games and Wilson was often a healthy scratch. The former No. 2 overall pick is described by Kosmider as “a player who could potentially compete for a starting job in training camp.” There haven’t exactly been wide-spread rumors of Wilson interest on the open market to date. We’d bet on him finding a backup role somewhere, but we’d be a little surprised if he competed for a starting job in 2025.

No real surprises here as both practice squad call-ups were elevated to get a game-day check before ultimately being ruled inactive. The Broncos will be near full strength as they take on the Bengals as they aim to lock up a playoff bid in Week 17.

McLaughlin was ruled out Wednesday for Week 16 by the Broncos on Wednesday, but it’s just a friendly reminder. Wilson will be the emergency third quarterback for the Thursday Night Football contest.

Locke was considered doubtful for the bout against the Panthers, and will unsurprisingly miss the contest. Wilson will operate as the emergency third quarterback.

Dulcich has failed to contribute when active but Vele’s recurring deactivation is confusing. Vele caught a team-high eight targets in his lone regular season showing (Week 1) but has been declared inactive in every game since. Fantasy managers can drop him at this point.

Wilson will be the emergency third quarterback against the Seahawks on Sunday behind Bo Nix and Jarrett Stidham. Franklin was a fourth-round pick who struggled early in camp, and will need to pick things up in practice to not earn the inactive designation going forward.

Bo Nix is the obvious lock to make the roster here, while Zach Wilson and Jarrett Stidham were left to battle it out for the QB2 role. Wilson played on all but one drive for the Broncos on Sunday, throwing for 251 yards and two scores while rushing for another. Wilson played well enough this preseason to justify being kept on the roster if the Broncos wanted to keep three quarterbacks. Assuming Payton isn’t sending smoke signals on this one, it sounds like they are more than ready to carry three signal-callers entering Week 1, with Nix already named the starter.

Jarrett Stidham made the start in this one but was pulled after one drive, leaving Wilson to manage things the rest of the way. It’s possible this was a bit of a showcase game for Wilson, who could be on the cutting block if the Broncos opt to keep just two quarterbacks on the roster. The former No. 2 overall pick was solid in his final preseason outing. He didn’t turn the ball over and threw for two scores while rushing for another. Wilson’s longest pass of the night came on a 46-yard pass to Brandon Johnson, who he found deep downfield for the score. Wilson’s preseason ends with 397 passing yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. If the Broncos opt to move on from him, he’s almost certain to have suitors, but he may be more of a practice squad candidate than a QB2 option for the time being.