By Adeniyi Precious 
After a long off-season searching for a quarterback, the New York Giants finally made their moves—first landing Jameis Winston and now bringing in Russell Wilson.
Russell Wilson Signs with the Giants
The Super Bowl-winning veteran is heading to New York on a one-year deal worth up to $21 million, with $10.5 million guaranteed. With big names like Aaron Rodgers, Joe Flacco, and several rookies rumored as potential options, Wilson’s signing changes the landscape of the team heading into the 2025-26 season.
What Does Wilson Bring to the Giants?
At 36, Wilson is entering his 14th NFL season, and while this might be his final stop, he’s still got plenty left in the tank. After struggling for two seasons in Denver, he bounced back last year with the Pittsburgh Steelers, throwing for 2,500 yards, 16 touchdowns, and just five interceptions in 11 starts. He helped lead Pittsburgh to the playoffs, proving he can still be a reliable starter.
QB Battle Incoming?
Now that Wilson is in town, what happens to Jameis Winston? Unless Wilson was promised the starting job, the Giants could be looking at a full-fledged quarterback competition this offseason. Either way, this is the best their QB room has looked in years. Instead of scrambling to find a serviceable starter, they now have two capable quarterbacks on the roster.
What About the Draft?
Before signing Wilson, it seemed like a given that the Giants would take a quarterback with the third overall pick—or maybe even trade up to get one. But now? They have options.
The 2025 draft class doesn’t feature a surefire, elite QB prospect, so the Giants could shift their focus to the best overall player available. Names like Travis Hunter—a versatile playmaker who can dominate on both offense and defense—or edge rusher Abdul Carter, who posted an impressive 12 sacks last season, could now be in play.
Can the Giants Compete in 2025?
With Wilson on board, expectations are rising. The Giants have talent across the field and should be much better than last season’s disaster. But are they a playoff team? That remains to be seen.
One thing’s for sure—this season just got a whole lot more interesting for Giants fans.