New York Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed Wednesday that Jaxson Dart would be the group's beginning quarterback starting this week in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers and for the rest of the season.
Daboll stated he talked with the Giants' possession however made it clear this was his resolution.
He stated Russell Wilson was a “professional” about dropping his beginning place to the rookie Dart, who was chosen by the Giants within the first spherical of the 2025 draft.
Wilson would be the backup this week, Daboll stated. He expects the veteran to stay in that position for the remainder of the season. Jameis Winston can be beneath contract however is No. 3 on the group's depth chart.
Wilson struggled in Sunday evening's 22-9 loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. He threw for 160 yards and tossed a pair of interceptions. There was additionally an unpleasant pink zone possession late within the contest the place he threw the ball out of bounds on fourth down, and he was booed late within the first half after the second interception.
The change to Dart might reinvigorate a disillusioned fan base. Followers cheered when the rookie got here onto the sector for a snap within the second quarter Sunday. That contrasted with their booing after Wilson threw a second-quarter interception with the rating tied in his first house sport for the Giants.
ESPN's Jordan Raanan contributed to this report.
