Russell Wilson on Jaxson Dart: 'My focus is helping the New York Giants win'

New York Giants starting quarterback responded to a question about rookie backup Jaxson Dart's ability going into the season.

The New York Giants are leaning on veteran Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback so far this season. But rookie Jaxson Dart is right behind him on the team's depth chart. 

Wilson previously spoke to Fox News Digital prior to the start of the season and answered a question about his thoughts on Dart's ability compared to Wilson's as a rookie, when he surpassed former veteran quarterback Matt Flynn of the Seattle Seahawks to win the starting job.

"I think Jaxson is a really good worker. He's a really good teammate. He's a guy who's had a really good college career," Wilson said in July. 

"For me, I've been fortunate and blessed. Obviously, this is my 14th year in the National Football League, and to be able to be fortunate to be able to do all the things I've been able to do, just by the grace of God, a lot of hard work and a lot of good teammates, and, you know, my focus is helping the New York Giants win daily."

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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, talks to quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) as they walk off the field after the first half of an NFL preseason game against the Buffalo Bills Aug. 9, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Wilson and Dart are both in their first season with the Giants. Wilson signed a one-year, $21 million contract with the team in the offseason, while Dart was selected by the team with the 25th overall pick in the NFL Draft after trading back up to the first round to get the quarterback. 

Wilson was anointed the team's starter entering the season, but Dart earned the second-string role after a