Giants Sign Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, Eye Quarterback Draft Pick

New York positions Wilson as a short-term starter while planning to draft a franchise quarterback with the third overall pick.

The Giants signed Russell Wilson to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million and Jameis Winston to a two-year, $8 million contract to address their quarterback needs.
Russell Wilson is expected to start the 2025 season, but concerns persist about his declining mobility, tendency to take sacks, and struggles in the middle of the field.
The team plans to draft a quarterback with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, potentially targeting Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward.
Critics, including former Broncos player Mark Schlereth, have questioned the Giants' decision to rely on Wilson and Winston as short-term fixes.
The moves reflect a transitional strategy as pressure mounts on head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen to improve after a 3-14 season.