Russell Wilson makes major admission after joining the Giants ahead of 2025 NFL season

Russell Wilson was chosen by the New York Giants to help bring the franchise back to the forefront of the NFL. It won’t be an easy task, of course, but the former Broncos and Steelers quarterback made his feelings clear as preparations got underway in the Big Apple.

The Giants’ recent history has been marked by one quarterback misstep after another — not only through the draft but also in various trades. This year, however, the approach feels different, as the team has placed its bet on one of the top quarterbacks in the game today. As a result, hopes for a strong season are growing by the day.

During a recent appearance on the ‘7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony’ podcast, Wilson shared a thoughtful reflection on this new chapter in his career, expressing his excitement about taking on the challenges that come with playing in New York.

“The opportunity here is so great,” Wilson said. “I don’t mind the lights. I don’t mind that part of it. I think the other part of it for me, most importantly of it all that, is I’ve been here before. When you walk into a stadium, into a locker room and you know, like my locker is the same locker I had when I won the Super Bowl. So, for me, when I see that, when I walk into the stadium I’m like, I’ve been here before. Not just been here but, like, we did this before.

Darius Alexander #91 of the New York Giants during rookie minicamp at NY Giants Quest Diagnostics Training Center on May 09, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

“So, I fundamentally believe it’s possible again in terms of being successful again and being at the highest level. I think we got the right guys. … There’s a lot of good pieces to it. And it’s a show.”

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Wilson’s enthusiasm to team up with Brian Daboll

One of the reasons that may have excited Russell Wilson about signing with the Giants was the opportunity to work closely with Brian Daboll. In addition to that, the quarterback also highlighted how much he values the chance to play under offensive coordinator Mike Kafka.

“Here with Dabes, I’m excited because his offensive wizardry is really special,” the veteran QB said. “Him and (offensive coordinator Mike) Kafka, a guy who played quarterback in the league, just the rest of the staff, too … people that I know and people that I believe in. I’m excited about the opportunity.”

It will be a matter of seeing, as the weeks unfold starting in September, whether this strong connection between both sides can truly translate onto the field.

The Wilson-Nabers connection is already generating buzz

Malik Nabers entered the NFL last season as one of the top offensive prospects in his class. Like any rookie, the adjustment period wasn’t easy, but Russell Wilson knows that from now on, they have the potential to achieve great things together for their team.

“Malik Nabers, man, dude’s a superstar,” Wilson said. “I was watching the film trying to make decisions, trying to get a clear understanding of who the players are, this and that. Obviously, you see the highlights and everything else, but when you watch every single catch and every single rep and every play, you get to see the kind of player he is. He’s dynamic. He touches the football, he gone.”