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Giants Stick With Russell Wilson as Jaxson Dart’s Rise Fuels QB Questions

Brian Daboll reaffirmed Russell Wilson for Week 1 to keep Jaxson Dart on a deliberate development track.

Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during their NFL Preseason game at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Overview

  • Rookie Jaxson Dart capped an unbeaten preseason by completing 68.1% of his throws for 372 yards with three touchdowns, no interceptions and a 113.1 passer rating.
  • Daboll has named Wilson the Week 1 starter at Washington and said the staff is focused on developing Dart, offering only “we’ll see” on who serves as the primary backup.
  • Opinion pieces escalated on Tuesday, with ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum saying Dart gives New York its best chance to win and The Athletic labeling him a preseason winner.
  • Trade chatter remains speculative, but NBC’s Mike Florio noted Wilson’s one‑year, $10.5 million deal could be movable since the acquiring team would owe roughly $2 million.
  • Albert Breer reported Wilson has set a leadership tone that has benefited young receivers such as Malik Nabers, even as calls for Dart could grow if early losses pile up.