The New York Giants have their projected QB1.
New York and quarterback Russell Wilson on Tuesday agreed to a one-year deal value as much as $21 million, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
ESPN Sources: The Giants and Tremendous Bowl-winning QB Russell Wilson reached settlement at present on a one-year deal value as much as $21 million, together with $10.5 million assured. The ten-time Professional-Bowl choice had been in discussions with the Giants, Browns and Steelers, however is choosing… pic.twitter.com/ZjjOz0U7bl
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 25, 2025
Wilson, a 10-time Professional Bowl recipient, will obtain $10.5 million assured with the deal.
New York is slated to choose No. 3 total in subsequent month’s NFL draft, with a quarterback nonetheless being a risk, Schefter added. Miami’s (Fla.) Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders are the consensus two high prospects.
The 36-year-old Wilson is coming off his first and solely season as a Pittsburgh Steeler, the place he helped the staff go 10-7 and ebook a wild card spot, finally dropping to the Baltimore Ravens.
Wilson threw for two,482 yards, 16 touchdowns and 5 picks on a 63.7% completion share within the common season, with wideout George Pickens being Pittsburgh’s major receiving weapon.
With New York choosing Wilson over Aaron Rodgers, the previous Tremendous Bowl winner with the Seattle Seahawks at present has Malik Nabers and Tyrone Tracy Jr. as his major offensive companions. Former Steeler Justin Fields additionally left for the New York Jets, so Pittsburgh has a QB1 emptiness.
The Giants on March 21 agreed to signal fellow veteran quarterback Jameis Winston on a two-year deal value $8 million, with Tommy DeVito additionally on the roster.
Winston, 31 and the 2015 No. 1 total choose, performed in 12 video games final season for Cleveland and began seven, throwing for two,121 yards, 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He spent the earlier 4 seasons on the New Orleans Saints’ depth chart.
The 2025 NFL Draft order is formally set following the Philadelphia Eagles’ victory over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in Tremendous Bowl LIX. Right here’s the place all 32 groups stand, with the Tennessee Titans securing the No. 1 total choose.
