The New York Giants' top priority this offseason is addressing the quarterback position. While Big Blue has several potential paths to explore, Joe Schoen and the front office must identify the right player to lead the team into 2025.
Sitting at No. 3 in this year's NFL Draft, the Giants could target a franchise quarterback in the first round. However, with the Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns holding the top two picks and both expected to draft quarterbacks, New York faces a significant challenge in landing Shedeur Sanders or Cam Ward.
This leaves the Giants with two realistic options: wait until day two of the draft to select a quarterback like Jalen Milroe, Jaxson Dart, or Quinn Ewers, or sign a short-term veteran in free agency—names like Sam Darnold, Justin Fields, or Russell Wilson come to mind.
In a perfect scenario, the Giants draft cornerback Travis Hunter with their first pick, select a rookie quarterback in the second round, and sign a veteran signal-caller on a one- or two-year deal to mentor the young prospect.
Of the available veterans, Fields appears to be the most logical fit. At just 25 years old, he has shown promise in his three years with the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers. After a solid resurgence in the first half of this season, Fields has demonstrated he could be a capable starter in 2025. Plus, he’s likely to come at a lower price than some other options, making him an attractive choice for a team with several holes to fill.
While Fields seems like a natural fit, some believe the Giants could consider other free agency options for a more long-term solution.
Bleacher Report believes the Giants should sign Russell Wilson long-term
Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report recently predicted seven bold roster moves for this offseason, and one suggestion was for the Giants to sign Russell Wilson to a multi-year deal. After leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to the playoffs, Wilson had something of a career resurgence, even though the Steelers' season ended in a Wild Card loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Wilson’s numbers in 2024 were respectable: 2,482 passing yards, 16 touchdowns, five interceptions, and a 63.7% completion rate in 11 games. It marked a significant improvement after two lackluster years in Denver.
The Giants reportedly had "exploratory meetings" with Wilson last offseason before he ultimately signed with the Steelers. New York settled for Drew Lock as a backup, a decision that didn’t yield much success. With Daniel Jones off the roster and Lock unlikely to return, some speculate the Giants could revisit the idea of Wilson.
However, this move might not make sense for the Giants. Wilson is 36 years old, and while his experience and leadership could benefit a rookie quarterback, there are younger, more viable options available in free agency. Additionally, committing to Wilson beyond one season would seem illogical for a team in rebuild mode.
The Steelers could also choose to retain Wilson. ESPN’s Dan Graziano recently predicted Pittsburgh might re-sign him, possibly on a deal similar to the three-year, $100 million contract Baker Mayfield got from the Buccaneers last offseason.
While Wilson’s experience and relatively low cost might be appealing, Fields and Darnold are younger and have had more recent success. Both would make more sense for the Giants, either as long-term solutions or as mentors for the rookie quarterback New York is likely to draft.
Ultimately, while the Giants’ quarterback search continues to dominate the offseason, Schoen and Daboll must avoid overcomplicating things. Prioritizing youth, affordability, and long-term potential will be key as the franchise looks to rebuild.