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Russell Wilson went from starting quarterback for the New York Giants to third string just weeks into the 2025 season, leaving many wondering if the 10-time Pro Bowler decides to play next season.
Wilson, 37, doesn’t seem to think twice about his decision. He wants to play in 2026.
“I don’t blink,” Wilson said, according to SNY. “I know [what] I am capable of it. I think I showed that in Dallas, and I want to be able to do that again, you know, and just be ready to rock and roll, be as healthy as possible and be ready to play ball. »
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Russell Wilson of the New York Giants attempts to escape a sack by Dallas Cowboys defensive end James Houston (53) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Julio Cortés/AP Photo)
Wilson signed a one-year minimum contract with the Giants last offseason worth $10.5 million that came with plenty of incentives if he were to play the full season.
That same offseason, the Giants moved back in the first round to select Jaxson Dart out of Ole Miss, and he proved during training camp that he had NFL-ready chops under center.
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Still, then-head coach Brian Daboll was firm in his decision to start Wilson despite Dart’s success. But after just three games, where the Giants had gone 0-3, a change was made.
Daboll accompanied Dart in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers at home, and the rookie beat out Justin Herbert and company to not only earn his first career win, but also cement himself as the team’s starter.
Even then, Wilson remained positive, saying in post-practice interviews that he understood the direction of the team and wanted to help Dart develop and grow in his new role.
Russell Wilson, left, and Jaxson Dart, right, of the New York Giants talk on the bench in the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (Julio Cortés/AP Photo)
In his three starts for the Giants, Wilson threw for 831 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions, although all of those touchdowns came in a Week 2 overtime heartbreaker for New York. More than half of Wilson’s passing yards also came in that game, totaling 450 in the 40-37 loss.
Wilson also said he tore his hamstring in that game against the Cowboys.
“I played that game, you know, I tore my hamstring Friday in practice – the last play of practice. And I had a grade 2 (tear). I couldn’t tell anyone. I had to go play on it just because I knew the circumstances, I had to play on it no matter what,” Wilson explained.
“I actually ended up going to the Dallas Mavericks facility to work out. And you know, I kept quiet, I just tried to get treatment and I knew I probably couldn’t run from the goal line to the 10-yard line if I wanted to, but I feel like… I have to play this game.”
New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scans the field at the line against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium. (Rich Barnes/Imagn Images)
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It will be interesting to see if Wilson lands anywhere, and better yet, if any team is willing to try him again as a starter.
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