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Russell Wilson went from starting quarterback for the New York Giants to third-stringer just weeks into the 2025 season, leaving many wondering if the 10-time Pro Bowler decides to play next season.
Wilson, 37, does not appear to be reflecting on his decision. He wants to play in 2026.
“I’m not going to blink,” Wilson said, according to SNY. “I know [what] I am capable of. “I think I showed that in Dallas, and I want to be able to do it again, you know, and just be ready to rock, be as healthy as possible and be ready to play.”
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New York Giants’ Russell Wilson tries to escape a sack by Dallas Cowboys defensive end James Houston (53) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Wilson signed a one-year veteran’s minimum deal with the Giants this past offseason worth $10.5 million, which had tons of incentives if he played the entire season.
That same offseason, the Giants went back in the first round to select Jaxson Dart out of Ole Miss, and during training camp he showed he had NFL-ready skills under center.
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Still, then-head coach Brian Daboll stood firm in his decision to start Wilson despite Dart’s success. But, after just three games, in which the Giants went 0-3, a change was made.
Daboll partnered Dart in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers at home, and the rookie defeated Justin Herbert and company to not only earn the first win of his career, but also cement himself as the team’s starter going forward.
Even then, Wilson remained positive., saying in interviews after practice that he understands the direction of the team and wanted to help Dart develop and grow in his new role.
New York Giants’ Russell Wilson, left, and Jaxson Dart, right, talk on the bench in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
In his three starts for the Giants, Wilson threw for 831 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions, although all of those touchdowns came in a heartbreaking Week 2 overtime for New York. More than half of Wilson’s passing yards also came in that game, throwing for 450 in a 40-37 loss.
Wilson also said he tore his hamstring during that game against the Cowboys.
“I played that game, you know, I tore my hamstring on Friday in practice, the last play of practice. And I had a Grade 2 (tear). I couldn’t tell anyone. I had to go and play with it just because I knew the circumstances, I had to play with it, no matter what,” Wilson explained.
“I actually ended up going to the Dallas Mavericks facility, working out. And you know, I kept it quiet, trying to get treatment and knowing that I probably couldn’t run from the goal line to the 10-yard line if I wanted to, but I feel like… I have to play this game.”
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scans the field at the line against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium. (Rich Barnes/Image Images)
It will be interesting to see if Wilson lands somewhere and, better yet, if a team is willing to try him as a starter again.
