Despite early reports that the Giants and quarterback Russell Wilson are expected to stay together, other expectations still persist that the veteran passer will become a trade target, per Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Injuries have not been uncommon this year, and New York has the luxury of having signed two veterans in the offseason. If needy team comes calling with a good enough offer, it will be difficult for the Giants decline. 
So far, both sides have been saying all the right things. Wilson has taken his benching in stride with a dedication to “respond in the right way” and serve as his successor’s mentor. He made sure to add, though, that he’s “not done,” and while that comment could be directed at his future following the expiration of his one-year deal in New York, it may also be directed at this season.
In New Orleans, second-round rookie quarterback Tyler Shough failed to beat out incumbent starer Spencer Rattler. Now, the winless Saints sit at 29th in scoring offense and may be searching for answers. They’ll want Rattler or Shough to earn some experience and develop a bit, but if neither quarterback shows potential to take over the offense, the team may want an early look at how Wilson might fit in.
The Bengals have a ton of offensive weapons, and though a one-game sample isn’t much, interim starting quarterback Jake Browning has not looked well-equipped to utilize them so far. If there’s really a belief that Joe Burrow could return to the active roster late in the season, trading for Wilson may give Cincinnati some hope at piling together enough wins to stay in the playoff race for a run with Burrow.
Other teams have seen injuries to their starting passers, but storing experienced backups like Carson Wentz, Tyrod Taylor, Mac Jones, and Marcus Mariota have helped the Vikings, Jets, 49ers, and Commanders to avoid disaster. Not every team may be so lucky in the case that their starting quarterback goes down, and such a scenario could certainly drive a team to pick up the phone and call New York.
The motives would be clear for both sides. For any team looking to trade for Wilson, they wouldn’t be asked to cover Wilson’s entire one-year, $10.5MM deal. Since $8MM of that contract came in the form of a signing bonus, any calling team would only be responsible for covering a portion of his $2MM base salary. As for the Giants, while they have confidence in rookie first-rounder, Jaxson Dart, any doubts of failure or injury are quickly remedied by the presence of Jameis Winston, who has proven to be an effective backup in the past.
Because of these factors, Wilson stands as a superfluous asset with potential value just burning a hole in New York’s pocket. With no significant need to hold on to Wilson and the potential that some needy team could offer up valuable draft capital or more, it’s hard to picture a future in which Wilson finishes the season with Big Blue.
Bengals Saints maybe Dolphins?
I think it’s high time his act gets shipped off to Antarctica.I’m guessing more than a few ex-coaches and teammates might just agree.
I understand completely that Daboll is coaching for his job, but Wilson deserved better. He’s a champion. If Dart was named opening day starter week one. The Giants are still 0-3. This is not Wilson’s fault. I honestly thought the defense would be better
Wilson cost them at least the cowboys game already trying to play hero ball. Maybe he’d deserve better if he played smarter.
The Bengals will never make a move like this. Mike Brown will be playing qb before they trade for anyone.
If browning continues turning the ball over I’d call for Russ. His contract is peanuts and he has experience.
And instead of Browning turning it over it will be Russ
yeah but it’s the Giants. What makes you think they would make a good organizational move at this point ?
Genuinely don’t see there being much of a market for Russ.
Only a team desperate to sneak into the post season would be interested and they would probably exit immediately anyway. Once he reaches that 600x sacked threshold he needs to retire.
He would get released if no trade.
Not that he has much of a market, basically going to end up like Tannehill.