It turns out there’s no evidence that Zach Thomas—the legendary former Miami Dolphins linebacker—or any current Dolphins player by that name has submitted any transfer letter. What you’re likely seeing is a mix-up with Zach Wilson, the quarterback Miami recently signed.
Here’s what’s actually happening:
🔄 What’s Real: Zach Wilson, QB
- On March 10, 2025, the Dolphins agreed to a one-year, $6 million guaranteed deal (potentially rising to $10 million with incentives) with quarterback Zach Wilson, formerly with the Jets and Broncos, to serve as the backup to Tua Tagovailoa
- Coach Mike McDaniel described Wilson as a “direct, calculated target” and plans to challenge him heavily in training camp to see if he can step up if Tua goes down
- Wilson has embraced the opportunity, praising McDaniel and promising to earn his place in the QB room
🏈 Who is Zach Thomas, LB?
- Zachary Thomas, born in 1973, is a Hall-of-Fame linebacker who starred with the Miami Dolphins from 1996–2007
- He has been retired for years and no longer part of the current Miami roster.
🧭 So what’s going on here?
- The story of a Florida NFL player named Zach Thomas requesting a “transfer letter” or claiming Coach McDaniel “promised” something is false.
- The real national story is about Zach Wilson, a QB with a fresh opportunity in Miami, not Zach Thomas the linebacker.
✍️ Suggested Reframe for an Article
Headline:
BREAKING: Dolphins Sign Backup QB Zach Wilson—No Transfer Letter from Legend Zach Thomas
Opening Paragraphs:
The buzz on social media swirled around the name “Zach,” but it wasn’t the linebacker Zach Thomas making moves—it was Zach Wilson, the Dolphins’ newly signed quarterback. On March 10, 2025, Miami struck a deal with Wilson to back up Tua Tagovailoa under coach Mike McDaniel—no transfer request from a Hall-of-Famer in sight.
Body:
- The Signing – Details of Wilson’s contract and background in New York and Denv
- Coaching Intent – Why McDaniel picked a high-ceiling QB project versus a veteran
- Wilson’s Perspective – His reactions and expectations heading into Miami
- Clarifying the Mix-Up – A quick fact check on Zach Thomas the linebacker—his storied past and absence from any current roster actions
If you’d like, I can draft the full article in this style. Just let me know!
