Russell Wilson

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A starter injury elsewhere (e.g., Patrick Mahomes at KC with torn ACL, or other unexpected QB injuries) could create a brief starting opportunity for Wilson as a bridge option. Limited upside given his current performance level.

Wilson's stated goal is to play until 40, and potential landing spots (Steelers, Colts, Cardinals, Jets) have been floated in April 2026 reporting. If a starting QB goes down early in the season at his new team, Wilson could inherit brief starting snaps — but this is a speculative, low-probability path with minimal dynasty upside given his age.