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The New York Giants are leaning on veteran Russell Wilson as the starting quarterback so far this season. But rookie Jaxson Dart is right behind him on the team’s depth chart.
Wilson previously spoke to Fox News Digital prior to the start of the season and answered a question about his thoughts on Dart’s ability compared to Wilson’s as a rookie, when he surpassed former veteran quarterback Matt Flynn on the Seattle Seahawks to win the starting job.
“I think Jaxson is a really good worker. He’s a really good teammate. He’s a guy who’s had a really good college career,” Wilson said in July, adding, “for me, I’ve been fortunate and blessed, obviously this is my 14th year in the National Football League, and to be able to be fortunate to be able to do all the things I’ve been able to do, just by the grace of God, a lot of hard work and a lot of good teammates, and, you know, my focus is helping the New York Giants win daily.”
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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, left, talks to quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) as they walk off the field after the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Both Wilson and Dart are in their first seasons with the Giants. Wilson signed a one-year, $21 million contract with the team in the offseason, while Dart was selected by the team with the 25th overall pick in the NFL Draft after trading back up to the first round to get the quarterback.
Wilson was anointed the team’s starter going into the season, but Dart earned the second-string role after a strong preseason performance.
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Sept. 7, 2025. (Peter Casey/Imagn Images)
When Wilson overtook Flynn as Seattle’s starting quarterback in 2012, Flynn had just signed a three-year, $26 million contract. Wilson, a rookie, had been selected in the third round of that year’s draft, but ended up beating out the veteran for the starting job prior to Week 1. Wilson went on to lead the Seahawks to an 11-5 record and a playoff win in his first year.
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New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) makes a pass during the second quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Sept. 7, 2025. (Amber Searls/Imagn Images)
For this year’s Giants, the veteran Wilson maintained the starting job in Week 1, as the Giants lost to the Washington Commanders, 21-6.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Wilson will remain the team’s starting quarterback going into Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys.
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