Giants' Russell Wilson gets starting quarterback nod

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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll officially named Russell Wilson the team’s starting quarterback in his press conference before training camp began on Wednesday. 

Wilson, 36, was selected to start over Jameis Winston, whom the team also signed in free agency, and first-round pick Jaxson Dart. 

"These guys will be out here competing, 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-Imagn Images)

Wilson spent last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers and had a 6-5 record in 11 games with them. The 10-time Pro Bowler completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,482 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions last season.

Wilson, Winston and Dart were part of the Giants’ front office’s goal to overhaul the quarterback room after a disastrous season last year, when they went 3-14. 

Last season, Daniel Jones, Drew Lock and Tommy DeVito all received starts. DeVito is the only one left on the team, and he is competing for a roster spot. The Giants signed Wilson to a one-year, $10.5 million contract with the intention of having the former Seattle Seahawks star begin the season as the starter. 

While Wilson will start in Week 1, if he struggles, fans will be clamoring for Dart to take over the starting job.

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