Wilson — signed to a one-year, $6 million deal to serve as Tua Tagovailoa’s backup — had a pass “batted down” by linebacker Willie Gay Jr., and also took a sack from linebacker KJ Britt, even as he tried to make magic happen on a pass to receiver Erik Ezukanma that was dropped, the Miami Hearld reported.

The former No. 2 pick in the draft says one key method of playing quarterback is being emphasized to him in Miami.

Once perceived as a franchise savior, Zach Wilson is coming off a year in which he didn't take a snap. Now the quarterback, who is on his third team in three years, aims to "let it rip" as a Miami Dolphins backup.