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New York Giant’s main coach Brian Daboll officially appointed Russell Wilson’s starting quarterback at his press conference before training camp began Wednesday.
Wilson, 36, was chosen to start over Jameis Winston, which the team also signed in free agency, and the first round pick Jaxson Dart.
“These guys will be out here and compete, but Russ is our starter,” Daboll said via ESPN.
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New York Giants Quarterback Russell Wilson, #3, warms up during MiniCamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on June 18, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (John Jones-Preferred Pictures)
Wilson spent last season with Pittsburgh Steelers and had a 6-5 record in 11 games with them. The 10-time Pro Bowler completed 63.7% of its passports in 2,482 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions last season.
Wilson, Winston and Darts were part of Giants’ Front Office’s goal of reviewing the Quarterback space after a disastrous season last year as they walked 3-14.
Last season, Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy Devito starts all. Devito is the only one left on the team and he competes for a list of space. Giants signed Wilson for one year, $ 10.5 million contract for the purpose of having the former Seattle Seahawks star starts the season starting.
While Wilson starts in week 1, if he is fighting, fans will fight for darts to take over the starting job.
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New York Giants Quarterback Russell Wilson, #3, is talking at a press conference during MiniCamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on June 17, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (John Jones-Preferred Pictures)
Giants’ General Manager Joe Schoen noted during the press conference that when current offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was with Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes played only one game at the end of his rookie season.
The Scho also mentioned that when he and Daboll were with Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen went into a week 1 match during his rookie year and never gave up the starting job.
Winston and DART are competing for backup -quarterback job throughout training camp.
Winston played in 12 games with Cleveland Browns last year, including seven starts, and completed 61.1% of his passports in 2,121 yards with 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
New York Giants Quarterback Jaxson Dart, #6, and Quarterback Russell Wilson, #3, interacting during MiniCamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center on June 17, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (John Jones-Preferred Pictures)
Throughout his 10-year career, Winston has not been afraid of putting the ball at risk as he has 154 career touchdowns and 111 career ups.
Dart, last season with Ole Miss, led SEC in completion percentage (69.3%) and (4,279) yards with 29 touchdowns and six interceptions.
Giants gave up their 2025 second round election (No. 34 overall), 2025 Third round elections (No. 99 overall) and their 2026 Third Round Election in exchange for Houston Texans’ No. 25 Overall choice to choose darts.
