Russell Wilson
QB - New York Giants
2025 Outlook
Availability
Giants coach Brian Daboll said Russel Wilson will be the team's starter in the spring as they get started.
Fantasy Impact
This announcement came shortly after the Giants traded back into round one and drafted Jaxson Dart. Jameis Winston will likely open the season backing up Wilson with Dart sitting and learning behind them.
Giants GM Joe Schoen said drafting a quarterback isn’t “mandatory” after signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston.
Fantasy Impact
The Giants held a last-minute private workout with Shedeur Sanders to add to some speculation. It is possible they target a quarterback in early round two if they don't draft Sanders No. 3 overall. Which direction they go in round one next week remains up in the air.
Russell Wilson is signing a one-year, $21 million contract with the New York Giants.
Fantasy Impact
It looked like the Giants were gearing up to spend a high pick on a rookie quarterback after recently signing Jameis Winston to a deal, but now they have agreed to a one-year deal with Russell Wilson. He started most of last season for the Steelers and played relatively well, though he was not nearly as productive as he was in his prime in Seattle. This is good news for the fantasy value and upside of Malik Nabers and Wan'Dale Robinson, who were both hurt by New York's lack of a competent quarterback last season.
Russell Wilson reportedly "remains on the Giants’ radar” despite their signing of Jameis Winston.
Fantasy Impact
This would be an interesting move after already signing Winston to a two-year deal. It would seem like a rookie quarterback is more likely, and it's possible they wait till the 2026 NFL Draft to take the team's next quarterback. Wilson has also met with the Browns, and could end up returning to the Steelers if they don't sign Aaron Rodgers.
Russell Wilson is expected to travel to Cleveland to take a visit with the Browns.”
Fantasy Impact
Wilson is also being targeted by the Steelers and Giants if they can't land Aaron Rodgers. This will be a situation to continue to monitor in the coming days.
