Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Giants Bench Russell Wilson as Trade Candidate Emerges Before Deadline

League reporters say his low-cost one-year contract boosts interest from QB-needy teams.

Overview

  • New York turned to rookie Jaxson Dart after an 0-3 start, moving Russell Wilson to backup.
  • NFL Network reports Wilson is expected to draw trade interest ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline.
  • His one-year, $10.5 million deal includes an $8 million signing bonus, leaving an acquiring club responsible only for a fraction of his remaining salary.
  • Wilson’s availability adds a lower-cost alternative that could undercut Atlanta’s efforts to move Kirk Cousins, whose contract carries guarantees and a no-trade clause, according to reports.
  • With veteran Jameis Winston also on the roster, the Giants have cover at backup as they field inquiries on Wilson.