Risk Flags
7- Age And Declining Production
At 37 years old, Wilson is at an advanced age for the QB position with a narrow remaining window. His 2025 season showed sharp decline: 831 passing yards, 3 TDs, 3 INTs in just 3 starts with 58% completion rate.
- Benched After 3 Starts
Wilson was benched after an 0-3 start with a passer rating of 78.5 (lowest of his career), then demoted to emergency third-string QB. Rookie Jaxson Dart significantly outperformed him, establishing the franchise future at the position.
- Roster Status
Wilson's 1-year, $10.5M contract with NYG expired after the 2025 season and he is unsigned as of April 14, 2026. The Giants have moved on entirely, with Jaxson Dart as franchise QB and Jameis Winston retained as backup — no path back to NYG exists.
- Role Relegation
NYG has completely moved on — Jaxson Dart is the franchise QB, Jameis Winston is QB2, and the Giants signed Brandon Allen as QB3 in April 2026. Wilson's snap share collapsed to 3% in his final appearances, confirming the trajectory.
- Contract Situation
As of June 1, 2026, Wilson is finalizing a deal to join CBS Sports' NFL pregame show, having turned down the Jets' backup offer — he is effectively exiting football and carries no fantasy-relevant playing role.
- Usage & Volume
Even the best available landing spot (Jets QB2) eliminates all dynasty value. The Jets also have rookie Cade Klubnik, Brady Cook, and Bailey Zappe behind Smith, making Wilson's priority uncertain even in an injury scenario.
- Age Concerns
QB age 37 — limited remaining dynasty window