

The New York Giants are navigating a quarterback dilemma in 2025, with veteran Russell Wilson currently leading the charge and rookie Jaxson Dart on the rise.
While Wilson’s presence brings leadership and experience to a young, developing team, Dart’s performance during training camp is turning heads and potentially setting up a mid-season quarterback change.
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Wilson, the former Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro Bowler, joined the Giants on a one-year deal to provide stability and mentorship to a team that has been rebuilding in recent years.
The Giants’ roster is heavy on young talent, but lacking in experience, especially at quarterback. Wilson’s role is less about his on-field performance and more about offering guidance to the emerging players around him.
Head coach Brian Daboll has affirmed that Wilson will be the starting quarterback for the season opener. Daboll made it clear that competition will be fierce, but Wilson’s leadership is seen as vital to the development of the team, particularly the quarterback position.
However, given Wilson’s age and the nature of his contract, his role could quickly change if his performance doesn’t meet expectations. His days as a starting quarterback are likely numbered unless he can recapture his former form.
Despite the optimism surrounding Wilson’s veteran presence, the reality is that the Giants did not acquire the Russell Wilson of 2013, the “Dangeruss” who took the Seahawks to a Super Bowl victory. Wilson’s best years are behind him, and the franchise isn’t banking on him to lead them to a championship. His main function is to be a stabilizing force in the locker room, not necessarily a savior on the field.
Jaxson Dart: The future at QB
The real story in the Giants’ quarterback room is Jaxson Dart. Drafted 25th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dart has shown promise in training camp, quickly impressing coaches and teammates alike.
His performance has been stellar, including a strong passing session where he completed 8 of 11 attempts. His chemistry with wide receiver Malik Nabers, including a 50-yard connection in practice, shows Dart’s ability to make plays under pressure.
Coach Daboll is visibly high on Dart’s potential. Despite Wilson being named the starter, there’s growing speculation that Dart could take over sooner rather than later. With the rookie showing continued improvement and maturity, it’s becoming more likely that Dart will take the reins as the Giants’ starting quarterback by midseason.
As the season progresses, the Giants’ quarterback situation will be fluid. Wilson’s role will largely depend on his performance, with the looming presence of Dart creating pressure.
The Giants may be hoping that Wilson can provide leadership while Dart continues to develop, but if Wilson struggles, the team could quickly shift to Dart as the future face of the franchise.
Ultimately, the Giants’ success in 2025 may depend more on how quickly Dart adapts to the NFL than how Wilson performs. The future of the quarterback position in New York seems to be in Dart’s hands, but whether he will get the chance to fully take over remains to be seen.
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