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Giants Make Decision on Backup QB to Russell Wilson Ahead of Week 1

Giants coach Brian Daboll named Russell Wilson as New York's starting quarterback for the 2025 season back in April right after the NFL draft. But, it took until Tuesday, just two days before the season starts, for the team to name the backup quarterback to Wilson.

The Giants needed to decide between veteran Jameis Winston and rookie Jaxson Dart. In the end, Dart will sit behind Wilson with Winston taking the third-string position, as the team's unofficial depth chart lists.

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