Zach Wilson

NFL player. Position: QB. Team: NO (New Orleans Saints).

Quick Facts

• Position: QB
• Team: NO (New Orleans Saints)
• Age: 27 years old
• NFL Experience: 6 seasons (Jets 3 yrs, Broncos, Dolphins, Saints)
• Draft: 2nd overall pick, 2021 NFL Draft (New York Jets)

2026 Outlook

Joining fourth team in six years as backup in New Orleans Saints' QB room rebuild. Signed one-year deal after stints with Jets (first three seasons), Denver Broncos, and Miami Dolphins. Saints expect Tyler Shough to start with Wilson battling Spencer Rattler for No. 2 spot. At 27, "time to prove he's an NFL-worthy quarterback may be running out" after years of struggles in the league. Wilson emphasized importance of protection and scheme fit: "I like what we do protection-wise and scheme-wise. That stuff is important. The rest of it, if I just go out there and I do my best, I feel like things will work out." (per How former Cougars have fared in NFL free agency, offseason so far)

Role / Depth Chart

Competing for No. 2 QB role with fellow BYU alum Spencer Rattler behind starter Tyler Shough. Limited upside as depth quarterback with low fantasy ceiling.

Injury Status

No current injuries reported.

Recent News

• 2026-04-01 — How former Cougars have fared in NFL free agency, offseason so far (How former Cougars have fared in NFL free agency, offseason so far)

Open Questions

• Will Zach Wilson finally emerge as a viable NFL starter, or does his stint with the Saints mark the end of his tenure in professional football?