The NFL offseason continues to heat up as various teams make moves to improve their rosters. In a noteworthy move, the New York Giants announced the additions of Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. These two players could signal the beginning of something bigger for next season, with Brian Daboll at the helm as head coach.
As the Giants look to improve their performance in the upcoming NFL season, a strong start came with the signing of two notable quarterbacks. On one hand, there’s Wilson, a key contributor for Pittsburgh last season; on the other, Winston, who made significant efforts to help the Browns, but ultimately couldn’t make an impact.
The unexpected addition of Wilson to the roster has raised expectations among fans. Now, he’s already making noise with his first message as a Giants player, bringing high expectations for this new chapter in his NFL career.
In his introductory press conference, Wilson made it clear where he stands on the quarterback competition. “I expect to be the starter,” Wilson said, reflecting on his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he served as the starting quarterback.
Jameis Winston, quarterback of the Cleveland Browns
Wilson’s deal with the Giants
The New York Giants officially finalized their deal with Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson on Wednesday. NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared the contract details on his X account.
see also
NFL News: Browns look at another QB with Russell Wilson joining Giants and Aaron Rodgers linked to Steelers
“QB Russell Wilson’s $10.5M deal includes a complex incentive structure that could increase by up to $7.5M based on a variety of play-time, performance, and playoff incentives,” Rapoport wrote. “Additionally, up to $3M is available ($176.5K per game) based on wins and playing more than 50% of the snaps.”
Wilson’s expectations joining the Giants
In his first comments as a Giant, Wilson reflected on the new chapter of his NFL career. The veteran quarterback expressed enthusiasm for this fresh opportunity, highlighting his motivation to help the team achieve its goals, alongside his new head coach Daboll.
“It’s been a really smooth process that’s given me a lot of confidence,” Wilson said during his introductory press conference. These words demonstrated Wilson’s mindset as he prepares to take on this new challenge and deliver a strong performance in the upcoming NFL season.
