At the start of the offseason, the New York Giants were in a bit of a bind with only one active quarterback, Tommy DeVito, an undrafted player from Syracuse. But they’ve made some bold moves since then. Late last week, they shook things up by signing veteran quarterback Jameis Winston with a two-year contract worth $8 million. Not stopping there, the Giants made another significant addition by bringing Russell Wilson on board. Reports from NFL insiders confirmed on Tuesday that Wilson secured a one-year deal promising $10.5 million, with potential earnings totaling $21 million. This begs the question: what’s the Giants’ strategy for their quarterbacks as they head into the 2025 season?
Both Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston have now signed with the New York Giants.
—via NFL insiders (@rapsheet, @tompelissero, @mikegarafolo)
The pressure is mounting on Giants’ general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll, especially after finishing the 2024 season with a disappointing 3-14 record. With the #3 pick in the upcoming 2025 NFL draft, many expected them to aim for a new quarterback. However, Tuesday’s signing of the former Steelers’ QB Russell Wilson might just have shifted that plan.
Having both Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson for the 2025 season is quite an upgrade for New York, marking a significant improvement in the quarterback department during Daboll’s time as head coach. According to insiders, the Giants have enlisted Wilson to be the starting quarterback next season. In 2024, Wilson managed 11 starts with Pittsburgh, delivering a 6-5 record. Over those games, he stacked up 2,482 passing yards with 16 touchdowns and only five interceptions.
The combination of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston certainly fills a gap for the Giants heading into 2025, but the hunt for their long-term franchise quarterback remains. Could they still use that third overall pick to draft who many hope will be the quarterback of the future? It’s an intriguing thought, especially with Wilson and Winston already on the roster. Typically, rookie quarterbacks taken in the first round see playing time in their debut season. However, this scenario might present a unique challenge for any newcomer to the Giants in 2025. We’ll have to wait and see how the Giants juggle their options this offseason.
