The New York Giants have quite the quarterback room, which will look completely different after the Giants traded up to No. 25 to select Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart after they signed two veterans in free agency, Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston. It’s going to be a crowded room, but having multiple competent quarterbacks isn’t the worst problem to have.
New York Giants QB Depth Chart
“Russ will be our starter,” said head coach Brian Daboll after selecting him in the NFL Draft. Wilson will open the season as the starter with Winston backing him up.
Joe Schoen on Jaxson Dart's rookie season: "He can come in, sit behind a couple veteran quarterbacks and learn"
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Daboll and GM Joe Schoen are on the same page with Wilson slated to start, Winston as the immediate backup, and Dart to be a sponge to both veterans ahead of him on the depth chart. Tommy DeVito could also play a role in this QB room.
Russell Wilson
Wilson started last season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After some late-season uncertainty, he jumped at the chance to join the Giants. He missed the start of the year with an injury but appeared in 11 games, throwing 16 touchdowns to just five interceptions. He wasn’t dominant, but he was steady, leading the Steelers to the playoffs.
Wilson ranked 17th in PFSN’s QB+ metric with a grade of 75.3 (C). He didn’t take the Steelers to new heights, but once again delivered average quarterback play that gave them a shot each week. That’s something the Giants would gladly take after a rough 2024.
Jameis Winston
Winston is next up on the Giants’ depth chart. He’s a pure entertainer—capable of throwing for 400-plus yards and four touchdowns or just as easily tossing three picks. The Winston experience is a wild ride, but not always a sustainable one.
He finished 29th in PFSN’s QB+ metric with a 65.7 (D) grade. He nearly hit 500 passing yards in one game against the Steelers last season, adding four touchdowns and three interceptions. In his time with the Browns, he totaled 13 touchdowns and 12 picks — fun to watch but not a long-term answer. Still, Winston can deliver exciting moments and even some wins when he’s on.
Jaxson Dart
Dart will be the third quarterback and take this season as a “redshirt” year before likely taking the reins for the 2026 season.
“He can come in, sit behind a couple veteran quarterbacks and learn,” said Schoen.
The Giants traded up to get Dart, picking him over Shedeur Sanders to be their future franchise QB. Unless Wilson and Winston struggle, Dart probably won’t see the field this season.
But the upside is there. Dart led a high-powered Ole Miss offense last season with 4,279 passing yards, 495 rushing yards, 32 total touchdowns, and just six interceptions. He’s a dynamic player with mobility, arm talent, and room to grow behind two experienced vets. Giants fans should be excited, as Wilson, Winston, and Dart are all serviceable options to play quarterback.
Tommy DeVito
While not a lock for the 53-man roster, DeVito is still on the depth chart and could factor in depending on injuries or camp performance. He’ll need to earn a role with the top three spots seemingly locked in.