The New York Giants are being linked to a beleaguered quarterback earlier than free company begins on March 12 at 4 p.m. ET.
Throughout a Sunday episode of “SportsCenter,” ESPN NFL reporter Jeremy Fowler mentioned the Giants could possibly be a touchdown spot for free-agent QB Russell Wilson if he would not re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“However Wilson ought to have some choices, too,” Fowler mentioned (h/t Bleacher Report’s Scott Polacek). “Speaking to some ex-Seattle aides, they mentioned that [Las Vegas Raiders head coach] Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson have pieced it up, so possibly Las Vegas might shake out for him. I am additionally advised the Giants are thought of a sleeper choice for Russell Wilson.”
The Giants signing Wilson is probably not a well-liked alternative. Over the previous three seasons, the 36-year-old has seemed like a declining participant.
In two seasons with the Denver Broncos, Wilson went 11-19 as a starter within the common season. The Tremendous Bowl champion guided the Steelers to the playoffs in 2024 however generated underwhelming numbers. In 11 regular-season begins, he went 6-5, ending twenty second within the league in passing yards (2,482), landing passes (16) and QBR (51.3).
Wilson might nonetheless be an improve for the Giants, who’ve an enormous gap at a very powerful place. In 2024, New York lower QB Daniel Jones after he went 2-8 in 10 begins. Backup QBs Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock then cut up begins, and New York completed 3-14.
In the event that they signal Wilson, the Giants ought to nonetheless take into account drafting a QB with decide No. 3 within the 2025 NFL Draft, maybe Miami’s Cam Ward. In his newest mock draft, ESPN’s Field Yates has New York choosing Ward.
Including Wilson as a bridge QB could also be one of many Giants’ higher choices this offseason. He could possibly be serviceable and provides a rookie QB time to develop.
