Overview

• Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reported league chatter that Cincinnati has put out feelers on Russell Wilson, with a potential cost discussed as low as a fifth-round pick.
• Florio emphasized that neither side wants to make the first move for leverage reasons, and multiple outlets stress that no agreement or formal negotiations have been finalized.
• The interest follows two blowout losses with Jake Browning at quarterback, including a 28-3 defeat to Denver, reduced output for Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and a 76-13 combined scoring margin over the last two games.
• Wilson is framed as a viable short-term upgrade, buoyed by a recent 450-yard outing, and the Giants’ comfort after Jaxson Dart’s debut could increase their openness to moving a veteran like Wilson or Jameis Winston.
• Coverage characterizes Wilson as a relatively low-cost option, though reported salary figures vary, and analysts note Cincinnati’s full 2026–27 draft pick inventory offers flexibility for a mid-round move.