Giants make decision on ex-Seahawks QB Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson's role has been defined.

Jun 18, 2025; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) warms up during minicamp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images

Former Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has bounced around since leaving the Hawks, but he has primarily operated as a starting quarterback. He started for the Denver Broncos before being cut, and he was the primary Pittsburgh Steelers QB in 2024.

Now, he's with the New York Giants, but the QB room is crowded. He signed along with Jameis Winston, and Tommy DeVito returned, too. Then, they drafted Jaxson Dart in the first round of the draft. Where does Wilson land? Head coach Brian Daboll just revealed where.

Russell Wilson named Giants starter

The Seattle Seahawks no longer have Russell Wilson as their QB, but he is still a starter in the NFL. At least, he is for now with the Giants. The crowded QB room has its leader, according to Daboll, who made it clear that it was Wilson's spot.

Brian Daboll makes it clear Russell Wilson is QB1 for the #Giants. https://t.co/LCKhi30h7e

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) July 23, 2025

Daboll did say that the other three would be competing, but Wilson is the starter, so it's perhaps not the most secure position in the world. Plus, with Dart, every errant throw by Wilson or mistake made will come with calls to see what the rookie has.

Wilson, an aging veteran on a one-year deal, is not the future in New York. Dart probably is, and so at some point, the Giants might want to turn the team over to him. Until that happens, though, Wilson is QB1.

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