The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially inked Russell Wilson to a one-year contract, moving on from Kenny Pickett and starting over at quarterback.
While this deal is now finalized, it has been revealed that Wilson met with other teams first, including the New York Giants.
Many have wondered if Daniel Jones is the Giants’ long-term answer at quarterback, and Wilson’s alleged meeting with the team indicates that they are looking around.
However, as Michael David Smith reported in a Pro Football Talk article, “Wilson received no guarantee that he would play ahead of Daniel Jones if he signed there.”
Giants’ meeting with Russell Wilson included no guarantee he’d play over Daniel Jones. https://t.co/Py2EABQcJX
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 18, 2024
While Jones’s performance hasn’t necessarily been as expected, this report indicates that the team still regards him with loyalty.
At this point in his career, Wilson didn’t want to consider being a backup, which could have been the main reason for his signing with the Steelers.
This report that the Giants want to give Jones another shot at being their starter raises many questions for this team ahead of the 2024 season.
The Giants currently hold the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, a position that could allow them to draft a marquee quarterback.
This year’s class has more high-end QB prospects than the average season.
If the Giants aren’t sold on Jones but want to secure a player that could give him competition for the starting role, they could easily draft someone at this position.
The Giants took a massive step backward last season, and they want to ensure they have the best possible roster to achieve their goals in 2024.
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