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Russell Wilson Is Saying All the Right Things—But How Long Will the Giants Listen?

Russell Wilson may no longer be the elite quarterback he once was—but he’s still elite at one thing: name-dropping.

In just 12 minutes of media availability after a recent Giants practice, Wilson mentioned 25 different teammates, coaches, and staff members by name—from star linebacker Bobby Okereke to equipment manager Tim Slaman. It’s something he also did during his first call with the team back in March. Clearly, Wilson is trying to show he’s all-in.

When asked about mentoring rookie first-round QB Jaxson Dart—his likely successor—Wilson didn’t focus on one player. Instead, he talked about leadership on a broader scale:

“It’s not just about one teammate, it’s about everybody in the building.”

A Decorated Resume, A Rocky Road

Wilson’s career numbers are impressive:

• 10 Pro Bowls
• 46,000+ passing yards
• 350+ touchdowns
• One Super Bowl title

But his last few seasons have been far from stellar. After a messy split from Pete Carroll in Seattle, Wilson flopped in Denver—marked by poor play, awkward locker room dynamics, and a quick coaching change. A short stint in Pittsburgh started strong but ended with a losing streak and questions about his leadership’s impact.

The Giants, after missing out on Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers, gave Wilson a one-year deal to be a veteran bridge while they develop Dart. The price tag: $10.5 million, nearly all guaranteed.

The Giants’ Plan: Ride With Russ—Until It’s Time to Move On

Brian Daboll has made it clear: Wilson is the starting quarterback for now. But his role as starter is more about “when,” not “if,” the team will eventually transition to Dart.

The Giants have done this before:

• Kurt Warner made way for Eli Manning midseason.
• Manning later handed things over to Daniel Jones.

Wilson likely faces the same fate. How long he keeps the job depends entirely on how well he plays—and how patient Daboll is as he fights to keep his job into 2026.

Inside the Locker Room: Praise for the Vet

So far, Wilson is doing all the right things. He’s hosted teammates for private workouts in L.A. and Atlanta. He’s holding team dinners. And he’s earning praise across the board:

• OC Mike Kafka: Praised Wilson’s experience and ability to think through in-game situations.
• Assistant GM Brandon Brown: Pointed to Wilson’s leadership and fit in the offensive system.
• WR Wan’Dale Robinson: Said Wilson’s attention to detail stands out every day.
• G Greg Van Roten: Called Wilson’s preparation and film study “important” for setting the tone.

Dart’s Time Will Come

Even Wilson knows he can’t stop what’s coming—he can only delay it.

“It doesn’t change anything,” Wilson said of Dart being in the building. “I’m just focused on being my best every day. I share everything I know.”

His message: he’s here to lead, but he’s not afraid of competition. Still, this is a one-year deal, and the Giants are future-focused.

So, are the Giants all-in on Russell Wilson?

Yes—for now.

But the moment things stall, the Dart era will begin. And Wilson knows it.