After a notable 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Russell Wilson made the move to the New York Giants this offseason. Unfortunately, he found himself in a reserve role after just three games.
Rookie quarterback Jackson Dart displayed potential right from his first start, but his season hit a snag due to injury. In Dart’s absence, Jameis Winston took over, not Wilson. Dart returned to the lineup in Week 13, which raised further questions about Wilson’s future with the Giants.
Still, it doesn’t seem like Wilson is planning to exit the NFL in 2026.
Recently, Wilson responded to a social media comment asserting that “If Russell Wilson from 2017-2020 were playing today, he would be the best QB in the NFL.”
This comment stemmed from a discussion on FOX Sports’ morning show, “Wake Up Barstool,” pondering whether there are parallels between Wilson’s career and that of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
In his reply to the tweet, Wilson wrote, “Oh…I have to go back to Ballin’ & Being Me. Back to the first 10. It’s time. Time to get dark.”
It’s hard to believe just three NFL seasons have passed since Wilson was regarded as one of the highest-paid stars in the sport. Following his Super Bowl triumph, many anticipated a Hall of Fame career for him.
In March 2022, Wilson was traded by the Seahawks to the Denver Broncos, where his two-year tenure was anything but uneventful.
Recently, Wilson has seen minimal action after being benched. Unless there are significant changes to the Giants’ quarterback lineup or an unexpected injury, it appears he will wrap up the season with career lows in both touchdowns and passing yards.
This season, Wilson has accumulated 831 yards, with three touchdowns and three interceptions over six games. Given the anticipated scarcity of quality quarterbacks in the upcoming offseason, the 37-year-old may still draw interest from teams seeking a transitional quarterback.
