March 25, 2025 The NFL landscape changed once again when veteran quarterback Russell Wilson signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants, a move that sparked excitement and speculation throughout the league According to ESPN's Adam Schefter the deal is worth up to 21 million with 105 million guaranteed It's a major acquisition for a Giants team that was desperate to stabilize its quarterback room Jameis Winston has already signed in the offseason and Tommy DeVito is on the roster The Giants now have a teenage quarterback but questions still remain about their long-term plans Especially with the No. 3 overall pick of the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft Let's dive deeper into the blockbuster move, its impact and what it means for the Giants and the NFL Analyze
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the numbers and context
Russell Wilson, a Super Bowl champion and 10-time Pro Bowler, brings his experience to New York at a time when The Giants are in a quandary. While his stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024 was a bit of a mixed bag, the one-year contract that was finalized today gives Wilson a base guaranteed amount of $105 million and could go as high as $21 million with incentives. That puts him in the middle tier of NFL quarterback salaries for 2025, which is a bargain given his pedigree but also reflects the uncertainty surrounding his performance. He will now be 36 years old.
Wilson arrives at the Giants in 2024 with a 66 record as the Steelers starter, including a playoff loss His stat line against the Baltimore Ravens is 2482 yards 16 touchdowns and just 5 interceptions with a 956 passer rating This shows he is still a capable starter even if his mobility is not the same as his prime days against the Seattle Seahawks The Giants will rank 28th in passing yards per game in 2024 at 1899 and 31st in points allowed per game at 161 The game rank is par for the course Wilson Daniel Jones is an immediate upgrade compared to the revolving door of Tyrod Taylor and DeVito
The Giants QB room is a room full of strategy
After adding Wilson, the Giants signed Jameis Winston to a two-year, $8 million deal on March 21. Now the Giants quarterback depth chart looks like this.
- Russell Wilson Stamper One-year deal
- Jameis Winston Veteran advocate Two-year contract
- Tommy DeVito Exclusive rights free agent has become a local fan favorite
This trio blends experience, potential and flexibility. General manager Joe Schoen emphasized at the NFL Scouting Combine that upgrading the quarterback position is his top priority, and these quick moves show he has a dual strategy of competing with veteran quarterbacks for now, but keeping the option of franchise quarterback open for the future.
Expert Opinion NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah wrote on ESPN today that the Giants have kept the Donkey option open Wilson and Winston give them a fighting chance in 2025 but the No. 3 pick is still in play for a QB like Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward Smart Hedge
Draft Implications Will the Giants still select a starting QB?
Despite these signings, the Giants have the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, which gives them a chance to select a top quarterback prospect like Colorado's Shedeur Sanders or Miami's Cam Ward. With Wilson under a one-year contract, there is speculation that New York could draft a rookie QB who can develop behind him, as was the case with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love in Green Bay.
But some recent sources suggest that bringing in Wilson could take the Giants' focus away from QB and they could now focus on a game-changing wide receiver like LSU's Kieran Lacy or an elite tackle who can bolster the offensive line. Today's ESPN's Jordan Runyan notes that a QB pick can't be ruled out with Wilson's arrival, but it's more likely that the Giants select a developmental QB in the later rounds of the draft rather than a top three selection.
Statistics spotlight Since Eli Mannings retirement and 2011 Super Bowl victory the Giants have tried 8 different starting quarterbacks with a combined record of 34651 .343 winning percentage stability at the quarterback position has been elusive so far
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March 25, 2025 at 5:26 pm Russell Wilson signing news has been a flop across the league
- Aaron Rodgers' future bodes well for Shafter Wilson the deal eliminates the Giants as a potential landing spot for Rodgers, raising the possibility of a reunion with the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Steelers QB void Wilson now leaves Pittsburgh, the only NFL team with no confirmed starting quarterback for 2025 CBS Sports will Rodgers or another draft pick fill this gap
- Fans' feelings on Giants crossing over from Russell Wilson to NY Giants fans are excited there is finally a real CubstygirlNYG and excitement about the draft is also growing
the controversies ahead and Challenges
Not everyone is happy with Wilson's signing. While he will be 37 in November 2025, some believe he will never be able to recreate his Seattle magic or perhaps this is just a temporary solution. His uneven play in the two seasons of his tenure, 11–19 in Denver and Pittsburgh's slump at the end of 2024 also raise red flags. The Giants' offensive line that allowed 47 sacks in 2024 is the sixth-biggest concern in the NFL. Will Wilson be able to perform with such protection.
Head coach Brian Daboll, himself coming off a tentative season, is under a lot of pressure along with GM Joe Schoen to turn around a franchise that has made the playoffs just twice in the past 13 seasons. Pairing Wilson with emerging talent such as rookie wideout Malik Neighbors could provide a spark to the offense, but the echo chamber is minimal.
Unique Insight Back to MetLife Stadium where it all began
This is an interesting aspect Wilson won his Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in 2014 when he was playing for the Seattle Seahawks when they were beaten 438 by the Denver Broncos Now he is making the same stadium his home Starting a new redemption journey as the Giants Is this a homecoming Could this be the new dawn of his career Fans are also noticing the symmetry As one user wrote Russell Wilson is back to MetLife Fate or Deja Vu
Conclusion A bold step forward
Signing Russell Wilson by the New York Giants is a calculated gamble. A return to the path of competition in 2025. A part of the plan for the future. The team has plenty of options with Winston's backup and the draft, but now all eyes are on Wilson, who would like to prove that he can still play at the top level. As the NFL offseason heats up, all eyes will be on East Rutherford to see if the veteran can make a big difference or if the Giants quarterback carousel will spin again.
Stay tuned for more updates as the 2025 NFL D
raft approaches and Wilson's Giants chapter begins
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