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Giants Stick With Russell Wilson for Week 1 as Jaxson Dart’s Surge Forces QB Decisions

Analyst chatter now frames Wilson as a trade possibility given his low acquisition cost and the team’s surplus at quarterback.

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

  • Head coach Brian Daboll reaffirmed Russell Wilson as the Week 1 starter and emphasized continuing to develop rookie Jaxson Dart.
  • Dart capped a standout preseason at 32-of-47 passing for 352 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, including a 14-of-16, 137-yard, one-touchdown outing against the Jets.
  • Daboll stopped short of naming the primary backup, saying "we’ll see," signaling an open competition as the Giants finalize the depth chart.
  • Mike Florio and Chris Simms discussed Wilson as a potential trade candidate, noting his one-year, $10.5 million deal with incentives and that an acquiring team would owe roughly $2 million after New York’s share.
  • The four-quarterback room—Wilson, Jameis Winston, Dart and Tommy DeVito—has created a roster-management dilemma, with multiple evaluations labeling Dart a preseason winner who looks ready to play when called.