Zach Wilson's Dolphins number 'doesn't scream serious QB,' ex-NFL star says

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Former NFL star Ryan Fitzpatrick took aim at Miami Dolphins quarterback Zach Wilson over the decision to wear No. 0 during the 2025 season.

Wilson’s number was listed on the official Dolphins roster page. He signed with Miami after a few years as an on-and-off starter with the New York Jets and a backup with the Denver Broncos.

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New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick warms up for the Steelers game at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Oct. 9, 2016. (Mark Konezny-USA Today Sports)

But Fitzpatrick was particularly perturbed over the No. 0 decision.

"Hey Zach there’s always time to change your mind… I know you’re friends with Braxton Berrios and I know it worked for Orlando Woolridge but if you’re trying to build back your career and be taken serious (which I’m sure you are) this won’t help…" the Amazon Prime Video NFL analyst wrote on X.

Fitzpatrick later explained why he didn’t believe Wilson would be taken seriously in his attempt to become an NFL starter again if he wore No. 0.

Zach Wilson of the New York Jets before the Dolphins game at Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)

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"It might be silly but perception matters in this business and a QB trying to resurrect his career wearing #0 doesn’t scream serious QB," he added.

The Jets selected Wilson with the No. 2 pick over the 2021 NFL Draft. He was 12-21 as a starter with 6,293 yards, 23 touchdowns and 25 interceptions.

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