Russell Wilson Joins the New York Giants with New Contract
NEW YORK – The New York Giants have finalized a one-year contract agreement with veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, according to a source familiar with the deal who requested anonymity due to the absence of formal announcement.
Contract Details
Wilson’s contract is valued at up to $21 million, featuring $10.5 million guaranteed. This move follows the Giants’ recent signing of quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year deal and comes as the team holds the third overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
Wilson’s Recent Performance
The 36-year-old quarterback, known for his impressive career, joins the Giants after a stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he led the team to the playoffs but faced challenges towards the end of the season, finishing with a five-game losing streak. In the last season, Wilson recorded:
- 2,482 passing yards
- 16 touchdown passes
- Five interceptions
- A passer rating of 96.5
During his time with the Denver Broncos in 2023, Wilson tallied:
- 3,070 passing yards
- 26 touchdowns
- Eight interceptions
- A passer rating of 98
A Legacy of Success
Before joining the Giants, Wilson established himself as one of the league’s premier quarterbacks during his ten seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. His achievements include:
- A Super Bowl championship
- Near miss for another title, losing by just one yard
- An average of 3,706 passing yards and 29 touchdowns per season
- A career passer rating of 101.8
Overall, Wilson’s NFL career statistics boast 121 wins, 77 losses, and one tie across 199 regular season starts, alongside a playoff record of 9-8 and impressive career totals of:
- 46,135 passing yards
- 350 touchdown passes
- 111 interceptions
- 5,462 rushing yards
- 31 rushing touchdowns