The New York Giants have lastly made what gave the impression to be an apparent determination after Week 1: They’re shutting down Russell Wilson and rolling with Jaxson Dart.
Wilson struggled mightily in Weeks 1 and three, and placing up 450 yards and 37 factors in opposition to the 2025 Dallas Cowboys wasn’t that spectacular. If something, he additionally price them that recreation with a head-scratching interception.
Given his current historical past, this must be the tip of the road for him within the Large Apple. Even when the Giants desire a veteran backup, they nonetheless have Jameis Winston.
Additionally, as Mike Florio of Professional Soccer Speak simply identified, Wilson may’ve made an extra $7.5 million with incentives, and that is not going to occur with the Giants. As such, he is acquired loads of causes to request a commerce.
The Bengals may save Russell Wilson
“He has unlocked not one of the incentives, and can earn not a penny past his base deal if he doesn’t play. He has an apparent monetary incentive to attempt to go to a crew the place he will probably be on the sphere,” wrote Florio.
With Joe Burrow set to overlook most of — if not all of — the season and Wilson’s ties to Cincinnati (he was born there), the Bengals appear to be a logical vacation spot.
“Of the assorted quarterback accidents suffered by way of three weeks of the 2025 season, just one crew has misplaced its starter for many (if not all) of the stability of the season: The Bengals. And Wilson was born in Cincinnati. That’s an apparent place for him to attempt to go,” Florio added.
Granted, the Bengals’ offensive line failed to guard Joe Burrow, so 2025 Russell Wilson won’t fare significantly better.
Even so, this is perhaps the perfect — and solely — wager for each events. Wilson ought to wish to stroll away on his personal phrases, and Zac Taylor wants somebody to cause them to the playoffs and save his job.
