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.