The Giants signed Russell Wilson to a one-year deal this offseason, indicating that they do not see the 13-year veteran as a multi-year proposition under center.
If his contract wasn’t enough, the Giants’ selection of Jaxson Dart in the first round hammered the message home: Wilson will be starting in New York for a limited time only.
Wilson seems to be in a similar situation to that of Sam Darnold last year in Minnesota. If he plays well, he will likely be priced out of New York with a first round pick waiting in the wings; if not, he won’t be re-signed, certainly not for starter-level money. However, Wilson is significantly older than Darnold; entering his age-37 season, he is likely done with multi-year deals altogether.
As a result, 2025 is Wilson’s last chance to prove himself as a starting quarterback after an underwhelming three seasons since leaving Seattle. He intents to play another “five-plus years” into his early 40s, according to Sports Illustrated’s Connor Orr. But, if he can’t succeed in New York this year, he will likely be relegated to a backup role in 2026 and beyond.
Wilson also told Orr that his ability to extend plays and connect with pass-catchers downfield is an important measure stick of how his game ages. That will be an especially crucial skill behind a Giants offensive line that struggled to protect the pocket in 2024.
Sounds like the league will retire him before he gets the hint
Russell Wilson: “Well every QBs dream is to stay in the league until you’ve been sacked 1000 times”.
Wilson might not survive the year playing behind that OL.
There are a lot of very good DLs in the NFCE.
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Flacco and Rodgers are still going as below average QB’s in their 40’s. Why not Russ? When he does retire, he’ll take a media job for another 15-20 years.
he can certainly have some longevity as a backup.
Great money holding a clipboard.
When all fails, which will be the case, Mr. Cliché can play 5 years for the Women’s Flag Football Leaque.
Giants offensive line has struggled to protect the QB for the last 12 years
Me too, Russ. Me too.
Want in one hand….
“You can’t always get what you wantttt” 🎵🎶
Go get Fant