Russell Wilson got benched after three games with the Giants. The former Super Bowl champ threw for 778 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions before rookie Jaxson Dart took over. Now, Wilson is fighting for relevance on the sideline.
NFL Fans Roast Russell Wilson for Awkward Sideline Antics During Eagles Game
NFL Fans Roast Russell Wilson for Awkward Sideline Antics During Eagles Game (Screenshot via X/@BricksCenter)
Thursday night against Philadelphia showed how far he’s fallen. Cameras caught Wilson rushing to help teammates who went down. He handed out water. He stayed glued to position coaches and did everything except throw catchable passes.
NFL Fans Roast Russell Wilson for Awkward Sideline Antics During Eagles Game
The Giants benched Wilson after Week 3. Coach Bril made the call to start Dart, the first-round rookie out of Ole Miss. That makes Wilson the highest-paid clipboard holder in football.
So, during Thursday’s prime-time clash with the Eagles, the 36-year-old played cheerleader. When teammates hit the turf, he sprinted over to help them up. When water bottles needed distributing, Wilson was their guy. The former ten-time Pro Bowler transformed into the team’s most enthusiastic sideline assistant.
Russell Wilson doing ANYTHING to stay on the team 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/7e3lLyYvyK
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) October 10, 2025
Cameras caught the backup signal caller rushing over to teammates to do anything to keep his place on the team. The footage has since turned viral online.
NFL fans made fun of his situation and torched him on social media.
One fan wrote, “Bro bout to be the most expensive waterboy ever.”
Another noted, “He’s corny as hell but genuinely seems like a good teammate.”
The third fan pretended, “‘Are you ok?’ ‘Yeah you s—- thanks.'”
A fourth user joked, “At least he’s useful in the sidelines cos infield he screws up.”
Another random X user noted, “Anything aside from throwing a catchable ball.”
Wilson’s desperation read loud and clear. He’s trying to prove value any way possible. The sideline hustle looks good on paper. But fans aren’t buying it. They still remember his big contract and all the hype. And they haven’t forgotten how much he’s messed up.
His Giants deal pays him $10.5 million guaranteed this season. That’s a lot of money for water distribution and moral support.
Brian Daboll Explodes After Russell Wilson’s Brief, Disastrous Appearance
It happened briefly in the third quarter. After taking a hit, Dart went to the medical tent for a concussion check, and Russell Wilson stepped in for two plays. On third-and-nine, he threw a low pass to Jalin Hyatt that unfortunately landed several yards short. The crowd at MetLife Stadium booed loudly as Wilson jogged off the field.
Russell Wilson came in, threw 1 pass, got booed off the field and the coach starts yelling at the team doctors 😂😂pic.twitter.com/7vVV8Glv7I
— Sum (@sue_meet) October 10, 2025
As the Giants were in formation to punt, the head coach was caught arguing with team physician Dr. Scott Rodeo on the sideline. His reaction was livid, as he didn’t want Wilson in the game. He wanted Dart back immediately.
The rookie signal caller cleared the concussion check and returned to finish the game soon. He then led the Giants to a dominant and upset 34-17 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion. Meanwhile, Wilson watched everything from the sideline, water bottle in hand.