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Giants Reaffirm Russell Wilson for Week 1 as Jaxson Dart’s Rise Intensifies Timeline Questions

Team leaders cite a deliberate development track for the rookie despite mounting outside pressure for an in-season handoff.

Overview

  • General manager Joe Schoen reiterated that “Russ is our quarterback,” emphasizing that any change will follow the team’s own timeline.
  • Rookie Jaxson Dart capped a standout preseason by completing 32 of 47 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns with more than 50 rushing yards and no interceptions.
  • A rival GM told Dianna Russini that Dart should start Week 1, and The Athletic’s Dan Duggan projects a short leash for Wilson with a potential opening for Dart by Week 5 if early results disappoint.
  • Pro Football Focus highlighted Wilson’s 2024 issue with producing positive plays, noting he had the lowest positive-play rate among projected starters despite strong big-throw ability.
  • The Giants kept a three-quarterback room of Wilson, Dart, and Jameis Winston, waived Tommy DeVito, who was claimed by the Patriots, and held tryouts that included quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson.