At the start of this offseason, the New York Giants found themselves with only one active quarterback on their roster – undrafted Tommy DeVito from Syracuse. Last week saw this drastically alter, as Giants made notable strides on free agency market by signing veteran Jameis Winston to two year contract worth $8 Million before also inking deal with Russell Wilson for one year at $10.5 Million guaranteed contract.
Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston Join the New York Giants
In an unexpected turn of events late Tuesday, NFL insiders revealed that Russell Wilson, formerly of the Steelers, agreed to a one-year contract with the Giants. This signing came shortly after Jameis Winston also committed to the team, marking a significant bolster to the quarterback position, which has seen variabilities during Brian Daboll’s coaching tenure. With both Winston and Wilson onboard for the 2025 season, the Giants signal a clear intent to rejuvenate their quarterback room significantly.
General Manager Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll face increased pressure after finishing last season with an uninspiring 3-14 record, holding onto the third overall pick in 2025 NFL draft and holding onto it until last minute to select Wilson as starting quarterback next season – however this plan may change given his performance during 2024 with Steelers; 6 wins out of 11 starts recorded 2482 passing yards 16 touchdowns 5 interceptions totalling 2482 passing yards and five interception.
Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston serve as short-term solutions to the Giants’ quarterback needs until 2025, creating an intriguing dynamic regarding their use of high draft pick. Wilson and Winston present challenges to any rookie QB selected early, which makes this decision all the more intriguing as offseason development occurs. Exactly how the Giants handle this situation remains an intriguing topic of study throughout 2019.