Super Bowl-Winning QB Projected to Lose Starting Role This Season
Giants’ QB Shakeup: Russell Wilson’s Starting Job Already in Jeopardy Rookie Jaxson Dart Looms
By Eric Blum | Updated: 13:55 BST, 24 June 2025
The New York Giants are set to begin the 2025 NFL season with veteran Russell Wilson under center, but the nine-time Pro Bowler’s tenure as the starter could be short-lived. Despite Wilson’s pedigree as a Super Bowl champion, speculation is mounting that first-round draft pick Jaxson Dart will take over sooner than expected.
[IMAGE: Jaxson Dart at Giants training camp, caption: Rookie Jaxson Dart is already turning heads in New York.]
The Giants traded up in April’s draft to select Dart, a dynamic quarterback from Ole Miss, signaling their long-term vision. Head coach Brian Daboll, who navigated three seasons with Daniel Jones, seems eager to transition to a quarterback he handpicked. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport noted: “This is Daboll’s guy. Expect Wilson to start Week 1, but it’s a matter of when, not if, Dart takes over.”
Wilson faces a brutal early schedule, including four playoff teams from 2024 and road games against the Cowboys, Saints, and Eagles. A rocky start could fast-track Dart’s debut. “If the Giants stumble, Week 7 at Denver is the logical pivot point,” analyst Daniel Jeremiah suggested, referencing a 10-day gap following a Thursday night game in Philadelphia.
[IMAGE: Russell Wilson practicing with Giants teammates, caption: Wilson’s experience may buy time, but pressure is mounting.]
Dart’s preseason progress is already drawing praise. While backup Jameis Winston provides insurance, the Giants’ investment in Dart—coupled with Daboll’s offensive philosophy—makes the rookie the heir apparent. The Giants’ Week 14 bye offers another potential window for a switch if the team falls out of playoff contention.
With a fanbase hungry for a resurgence, New York’s quarterback drama will dominate headlines. Wilson’s leadership and Dart’s potential create a high-stakes storyline as the Giants aim to rebuild their identity.
