Overview

• The Giants’ initial unofficial depth chart lists Russell Wilson as the starting quarterback, Jameis Winston as the primary backup and rookie Jaxson Dart as third on the depth chart.
• Dart has logged significant second-team reps during training camp, suggesting he is close to overtaking Winston as the No. 2 quarterback.
• New York moved up in the 2025 NFL Draft to select Dart late in the first round, signaling a franchise commitment to his long-term development.
• Russell Wilson’s veteran leadership underpins the Week 1 lineup; however, Dart’s rapid progression suggests Winston’s backup role could be under threat.
• Head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen have indicated that disappointing early-season results could fast-track Dart’s elevation, following models set by past rookies like Brock Purdy and Drake Maye.