Another offseason, another round of quarterback chaos for the New York Giants. After a dismal 3-14 season that showcased more turnover in the QB room than meaningful wins, the Giants find themselves desperate to stabilize the most important position in football.
With a shaky draft position at No. 3—likely leaving them on the outside looking in at top prospects like Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward—New York needs a contingency plan. Enter Justin Fields.
Currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers and set to hit free agency, Fields isn’t without his flaws. But for a Giants team scraping the bottom of the barrel at quarterback, he could be a low-risk, high-reward move that brings at least some semblance of stability to the franchise.
Fields’ time in Pittsburgh might not have been the fairy tale he hoped for, but the 25-year-old has shown flashes of the dynamic playmaker he was projected to be when the Chicago Bears traded up to draft him 11th overall in 2021. After being benched in favor of Russell Wilson, Fields ended the season with 1,106 passing yards, five touchdowns, and one interception in limited action. He also tacked on 289 rushing yards and five touchdowns, showcasing his dual-threat abilities.
Sure, he’s not the perfect passer—his inconsistency in reading the field and throwing with anticipation are well-documented. But let’s not pretend the Giants need perfection right now. They need someone who can make plays, put points on the board, and stop the revolving door of mediocrity under center. Fields, at the very least, provides a higher floor than what we’ve been subjected to over the past year.
“If the Giants can't get a quarterback in the draft, he's the perfect bridge QB. Give him a one- or two-year deal and go from there. One way or another, Fields makes this team competitive again,” said Jackson Boland of GMENHQ.
Justin Fields makes a lot of sense for the G-Men
Fields’ skill set aligns with what the Giants need: a mobile quarterback who can extend plays when the offensive line inevitably collapses. His experience in Pittsburgh and Chicago proves he can operate under duress—a must-have trait given the Giants’ ongoing struggles up front.
Plus, his rushing ability opens up an added dimension to the offense, one that could take pressure off a relatively lackluster receiving corps.
The Giants could also see Fields as their own version of a Sam Darnold-type reclamation project. Much like Darnold in Minnesota, Fields is a once-hyped talent seeking a chance to reboot his career. His natural athleticism and raw potential could shine in Brian Daboll’s system, especially if paired with a short-term, low-commitment deal. For a team in desperate need of a spark at quarterback, rolling the dice on Fields might be worth the gamble.
Is Fields the long-term answer? Probably not. He could be—but he doesn’t need to be. The Giants are in a position where they need to hedge their bets. If they strike out on Sanders or Ward in the draft, Fields can keep them afloat while they continue their search for a franchise quarterback.
If they do land one of those top rookies, Fields could serve as a valuable mentor or insurance policy should the young gun need time to develop.
In a perfect world, the Giants wouldn’t be here, scouring free agency for a quarterback with as many question marks as Fields. But this isn’t a perfect world—it’s a franchise still clawing its way out of dysfunction. Signing Fields to a short-term, incentive-laden deal gives the Giants a chance to right the ship without mortgaging their future.
So, Joe Schoen, here’s your chance to redeem yourself: Bring in Justin Fields. He might not be the savior Giants fans are dreaming of, but he’s the kind of player who can make the team watchable again. And after what we’ve endured this season, that’s a win in itself.