Giants name Russell Wilson starter for Saturday

Giants head coach signals a quarterback plan that places Wilson on the field while Dart develops.

Giants name Russell Wilson starter for Saturday

Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com reports that Russell Wilson will start for the Giants in Buffalo on Saturday's preseason opener, with first-round pick Jaxson Dart also slated to play. Wilson signed with New York as a free agent in March and has been installed as the team’s No 1 quarterback.
Daboll has kept the longer plan vague, but the move signals Wilson's immediate role while Dart is groomed to eventually take over. Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito are on the roster, though their exact roles against the Bills remain unclear.

Starting Wilson now offers the offense steady leadership and a chance to learn Daboll's system under game-like conditions. It also sets a clear timeline for Dart, whose development depends on the pace of Wilson's tenure.
This arrangement mirrors a common NFL approach: a veteran quarterback anchors a young offense as the team charts a future. The risk is delaying Dart’s growth or creating a perception of a long runway that fans may not accept if results lag.

Highlights

The upcoming game will test how quickly the Giants push their quarterback plan forward.