Giants deliver tough news to Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

This offseason, the New York Giants decided to bring in two new quarterbacks: Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. However, the team has now delivered some concerning news to both of them regarding their competition ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

During the 2024 season, the Giants made the difficult decision to part ways with Daniel Jones. The former first-round pick failed to meet expectations, and the organization chose not to invest any more time in him as the starter.

Without a reliable option for the 2025 season, the Giants turned to the free-agent market to find their next quarterback. Initially, Russell Wilson was brought in to lead the offense, with Jameis Winston expected to serve as his backup. However, recent developments may change that plan.

Report: Giants set to deliver harsh news to Russell Wilson ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

The quarterback position has been a significant challenge for the Giants in recent years. Although Daniel Jones was expected to be the ideal successor to Eli Manning, that plan didn’t pan out, and he’s no longer on the roster.

Looking ahead to the 2025 NFL season, the Giants will have a new starter under center, but the identity of that player remains uncertain. While the battle was originally expected to be between Wilson and Winston, a new contender may soon join the mix.

According to Dianna Russini, NFL Insider for The Athletic, the Giants were “very aggressive” in their attempts to trade for the No. 1 overall pick currently held by the Tennessee Titans. Their primary target was reportedly Cam Ward, the former Florida quarterback.

Multiple reports suggest the Titans have already made up their minds about selecting Ward with the top pick. Still, Russini’s report makes it clear that the Giants—despite having Wilson and Winston on board—are very much interested in selecting a quarterback in the first round.

Other top quarterback prospects in this class, aside from Ward, include Shedeur Sanders, Jalen Milroe, Jaxson Dart, Tyler Shough, and Quinn Ewers. However, it’s uncertain whether the Giants will take any of them if they’re unable to land Ward.

Why would the Giants draft a quarterback with Russell Wilson on the roster?

As things currently stand, Russell Wilson is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Giants in 2025. However, he’s only on a one-year deal, and the franchise must start planning for the future.

If the Giants do select a quarterback in the first round of this year’s draft, the likely scenario would be to let him learn behind Wilson and Winston during his rookie season, with the goal of taking over as the starter in 2026.