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Giants Keep Russell Wilson as Week 1 Starter, Leave Jaxson Dart’s Backup Status Open

Tuesday’s 53-man deadline will set the depth chart after a turnover‑free preseason that pushed the first‑round rookie into the conversation.

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Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants looks on prior to the game against the New England Patriots during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New England Patriots and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants in action during the first half of a NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Overview

  • Head coach Brian Daboll reiterated Russell Wilson will start in Week 1 and replied "We'll see" when asked if Jaxson Dart will be the No. 2.
  • Rookie Dart finished the preseason 32-of-47 for roughly 370–400 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, plus a rushing score.
  • Dart left the finale after a heavy hit, was placed in concussion protocol, then was cleared as Daboll emphasized precaution and sliding.
  • Wilson signaled his readiness with a five-word post — "Ready for the Real Thing" — following the close of the preseason.
  • The quarterback room remains crowded with Wilson, Jameis Winston, Tommy DeVito and Dart, with final roles to be set by Aug. 26 cuts as media figures and a former executive praise Dart’s poise and arm.