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        Russell Wilson Is New York's Starter ... But For How Long?

        By Jared Smola | Updated on Wed, Jul 23 2025 5:38 PM UTC
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        Giants HC Brian Daboll said Wednesday that QB Russell Wilson is his starter. "These guys will be out here competing, but Russ is the starter," Daboll said.

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        We've expected Wilson to open the season as the Giants' starter since he signed in late March. He's a 13-year NFL veteran who got $10.5 million guaranteed on his one-year deal. His competition is QB Jameis Winston, who hasn't been a full-time starter since 2019, and QB Jaxson Dart, the 25th overall pick of this spring's draft.

        The bigger question is how long Wilson will last as the starter. He'll turn 37 in November and is clearly past his prime.

        Wilson remained serviceable last year, though, completing 63.7% of his passes at 7.4 yards per attempt. He ranked 18th among 39 qualifying QBs in Pro Football Focus passing grade. And he was particularly effective throwing deep, ranking second in adjusted completion rate on passes 20+ yards downfield.

        If Wilson can maintain that level of play this year, he could hang on to the starting job for most or all of the season. But if he dips -- especially behind a shaky Giants offensive line -- we could see Winston or, more likely, Dart sooner than later.

        Ultimately, Wilson is only worth a pick as a third QB in 2-QB and superflex drafts. The upside is not exciting, and the floor has him on the bench by midseason.

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        Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and in-season tools. He currently ranks ninth among 173 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
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