Russell Wilson has agreed on a one-year contract with the New York Giants, an individual with information of the deal informed The Related Press.
The individual, who spoke on situation of anonymity Tuesday as a result of the signing hasn’t been finalized, mentioned Wilson’s deal is value as much as $21 million with $10.5 million assured.
The Giants signed veteran Jameis Winston to a two-year contract final week and have the third decide in subsequent month’s NFL draft. They went 3-14 in 2024 and launched 2019 first-round decide Daniel Jones in the course of the season. Earlier than signing Winston and Wilson, Tommy DeVito was the one quarterback on the group’s roster.
The Giants have missed the playoffs in 11 of the final 13 seasons since Eli Manning received his second Tremendous Bowl following the 2011 season. Normal supervisor Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll are below stress to win instantly whereas doubtlessly growing a rookie quarterback.
Shedeur Sanders is a risk for the Giants with the No. 3 total decide. With Wilson and Winston forward of him, Sanders may very well be eased right into a beginning function for 2026 if New York selects him.
The 36-year-old Wilson, a 10-time Professional Bowl choice, joins his fourth group in 5 years. He helped lead the Pittsburgh Steelers to the playoffs final yr however the group misplaced 5 in a row to finish the season after beginning 6-1 with Wilson.
Wilson threw for two,482 yards with 16 landing passes, 5 interceptions and a 96.5 passer ranking for the Steelers.
He had 3,070 yards passing, 26 TDs, eight picks and a 98 passer ranking for the Broncos in 2023 however was dumped after two disappointing seasons in Denver.
Wilson averaged 3,706 yards, 29 TDs and had a 101.8 passer ranking in 10 seasons with Seattle, main the Seahawks to at least one Tremendous Bowl title and inside one yard of one other.
Wilson is 121-77-1 in 199 profession begins within the common season and 9-8 within the playoffs. He has 46,135 yards passing, 350 TDs, 111 interceptions and a 99.8 profession passer ranking. Wilson additionally has rushed for five,462 yards and 31 TDs.
