Giants Sign Russell Wilson as Starting QB in 2025 on One-Year Deal
The 36-year-old veteran quarterback joins New York on a $10.5 million guaranteed contract, with potential earnings up to $21 million, as the team eyes long-term options in the NFL Draft.
- Russell Wilson has signed a one-year deal with the New York Giants worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed, and is expected to start in the 2025 NFL season.
- Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024, leading the team to a 6-5 record in his 11 starts.
- The Giants recently signed Jameis Winston to a two-year contract, positioning him as a backup to Wilson, with Tommy DeVito also remaining on the roster.
- The team holds the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and may still draft a quarterback, such as Shedeur Sanders, to develop for the future.
- This signing marks a critical move for the Giants' leadership, who are under pressure to improve after a 3-14 season and years of underperformance.
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