The New York Giants have signed veteran quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year contract worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed. Wilson, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl XLVIII champion with the Seattle Seahawks, expressed enthusiasm about returning to MetLife Stadium, where he previously secured a championship.
Last season, Wilson played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, completing 63.7% of his passes for 2,482 yards, with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. Despite a strong start, the Steelers concluded the season with a five-game losing streak.
The Giants’ quarterback roster now includes Wilson, Jameis Winston—who recently signed a two-year deal—and Tommy DeVito. Despite these additions, the Giants may still consider selecting a quarterback in the upcoming NFL Draft, holding the No. 3 overall pick.
Wilson’s arrival has been met with enthusiasm from teammates, including wide receiver Darius Slayton, who welcomed him on social media. citeturn0news18 As the Giants prepare for the 2025 season, they aim to leverage Wilson’s experience to enhance their performance.
Wilson joins a quarterback group that includes Jameis Winston, who signed with the Giants last week from the Cleveland Browns, and Tommy DeVito, who re-signed earlier this month. The Giants had pursued a trade for Matthew Stafford from the Los Angeles Rams and attempted to sign free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers but were unsuccessful.
The 36-year-old, 5’11”, 206-pound Wilson was a third-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Over his 13-year career, he has played for the Seahawks (2012-2021), Denver Broncos (2022-2023), and Pittsburgh Steelers (2024). Wilson has started all 199 regular-season games he has appeared in, amassing 46,135 passing yards, 350 touchdowns, and 111 interceptions. He has also rushed for 5,462 yards and 31 touchdowns. A Super Bowl champion from the 2013 season, Wilson has been selected to the Pro Bowl ten times and holds a career record of 121-77-1 as a starter.
In the 2024 season, Wilson started 11 games for the Steelers, posting a 6-5 record. He completed 214 of 336 pass attempts (63.7%) for 2,482 yards, 16 touchdowns, and five interceptions. On the ground, he added 43 carries for 155 yards and two touchdowns.
