Sources: Free agent Zach Wilson agrees to deal with Saints

The New Orleans Saints added a veteran to their QB room Tuesday, agreeing to a one-year deal with Zach Wilsonsources confirmed to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Wilson might be again up Tyler Shoughthe Saints’ second-round decide in 2025 who had a robust rookie season in New Orleans after changing Spencer Rattlerwho stays on the crew.

Wilson, 26, signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins final offseason to function because the crew’s backup quarterback.

He acquired restricted recreation expertise in Miami, finishing 6-of-11 go makes an attempt for 32 yards in 4 appearances. When quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was benched in Week 16, rookie Quinn Ewers was elevated to starter whereas Wilson remained the backup.

The alternative with Miami arose after Wilson spent a yr as Bo Nix‘s backup with the Denver Broncosthe place he did not try a go throughout the 2024 season. Wilson mentioned he realized “a ton” from his time with the Broncos.

Wilson was drafted by the New York Jets in 2021 with the second decide. In 5 seasons, he is thrown for six,325 yards and 23 touchdowns in opposition to 25 interceptions whereas finishing 57% of his go makes an attempt.

News of Wilson’s settlement with the Saints was first reported by Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football.

ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques contributed to this report.