Giants’ Biggest Training Camp Storyline Involves Russell Wilson originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New York Giants have been mired in poor quarterback play since the retirement of Eli Manning in 2019.
Many have tried to replace him; none have succeeded.
In the latest edition of “Who Can Replace Eli?,” contestants include Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart.
The G-Men have turned over their entire quarterback room in an effort to find stability, including drafting Ole Miss signal-caller Dart in the first round.
Pro Football & Sports Network believes the biggest story of training camp surrounds Wilson and his ability to regain premier status as an NFL quarterback.
“Head coach Brian Daboll clarified that Wilson is the starter as training camp opens, and the offense will follow his lead. But Wilson isn’t alone in East Rutherford. The Giants added Jameis Winston and used a first-round pick on rookie Jaxson Dart, making this one of the league’s most intriguing quarterback rooms,” PFSN wrote. “Dart is considered Daboll’s hand-picked prospect, while Winston brings a fiery presence and years of starting experience. Throw in fan-favorite Tommy DeVito, and the Giants’ summer depth chart becomes one of the most talked-about in the NFL. Even with no QB controversy, all eyes will be on Wilson’s performance.
“He was serviceable in Pittsburgh last season but didn’t exactly light it up, finishing outside the top 20 in several key metrics. If he falters, it’s not hard to imagine fans clamoring to see what Dart can do. The rookie’s development is a priority for the Giants, but ideally, they’d like to bring him along slowly behind a steady veteran presence.”
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 31, 2025, where it first appeared.