New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson understands he’s not the future of the organization—and at this point in his career, he is focused on being the best leader he can be for the team.
New York signed the 36-year-old signal caller to a one-year deal worth up to $21 million with $10.5 million guaranteed, and he is expected to be the No. 1 quarterback on the depth chart when the regular season begins.
However, the Giants selected Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft—giving the Giants a potential future franchise quarterback.
“Jaxson’s been great, man,” Wilson said. “He’s a great worker, great teammate. We’re having fun, all of us. We have a really good quarterback room. Guys are so focused and working diligently every day. He’s going to be an extremely, extremely good talent and everything else throughout his career.”
The Giants are wisely allowing Dart to properly develop before handing him the keys to the offense. Dart will also have the opportunity to learn from a Super Bowl champion quarterback in Wilson.
“I always share and I always think about communication,” Wilson said. “I’m a big believer in communicating out loud, just, ‘Here’s what I’m thinking, here’s what I’m saying.’ You don’t hold any information. I think that for us, it’s always about us being the best that we can all be.
“And I think for me, when you have tremendous confidence in yourself, you have no problem sharing it with others. I think that’s just how I’ve always believed.”
Wilson’s approach to mentoring Dart reflects maturity and professionalism—a testament to the type of leader he is.
Wilson may not be the future of the franchise, but he is proving to be an invaluable part of the New York Giants’ present.