{"id":626850,"date":"2025-09-02T21:30:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=626850"},"modified":"2025-09-02T21:30:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:30:41","slug":"new-york-giants-qb-depth-chart-veteran-russell-wilson-named-qb1-in-giants-week-1-qb-depth-chart-rookie-qb-named-as-backup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/new-york-giants-qb-depth-chart-veteran-russell-wilson-named-qb1-in-giants-week-1-qb-depth-chart-rookie-qb-named-as-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Giants QB Depth Chart \u2013 Veteran Russell Wilson Named QB1 in Giants Week 1 QB Depth Chart, Rookie QB Named As His Backup!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Giants&rsquo; QB depth chart for the 2025 NFL season has been a focal point of intrigue, amongst many Giants&rsquo; fans, particularly as week one approaches against the Washington Commanders on September 7. While it was evident that Russell Wilson, a champion and a proven veteran, would claim the QB1 spot on the Giants&rsquo; QB depth chart, the battle for QB2 remained very contested. Rookie Jackson Dart and veteran Jameis Winston have been vying for the backup role throughout a competitive preseason.<\/p><p>Dart&rsquo;s dynamic playmaking ability made him a strong contender, but Winston&rsquo;s experience kept the week one QB depth chart decision uncertain. The Giants&rsquo; QB depth chart reflects their strategy to balance out immediate competitiveness with long-term development, leaving many fans eager to see who will backup Wilson.<\/p><p>The Giants secured Russell Wilson from the Steelers, bolstering their week one QB depth chart with the Super Bowl champion. Wilson&rsquo;s 2024 Pittsburgh performance showed he could still perform, but his declining numbers and the Steelers&rsquo; pivot to younger options sparked drama about his next move, ultimately ending up signing with the Giants. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Russell Wilson to Malik Nabers on the slant <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dCUYO65Q5Q\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/dCUYO65Q5Q<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SNYGiants\/status\/1950942906144956464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>July 31, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>The Giants&rsquo; QB depth chart now benefits from Wilson&rsquo;s leadership, setting the stage for a revamped offense and hopes amongst fans as the team finished with a horrible record of 3-12 record last season.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giants Rookie QB Earns Week One Backup Role Behind Russell Wilson<\/h2><p>The New York Giants&rsquo; QB depth chart for week one lists rookie Jaxson Dart as the No. 2 quarterback behind Russell Wilson for their road game against the Washington Commanders. <\/p><blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOGzk_3E8Ne\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOGzk_3E8Ne\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DOGzk_3E8Ne\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>A post shared by Adam Schefter (@adamschefter)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><p>Dart&rsquo;s standout preseason, with a 68% completion rate (32 of 47) for 372 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions, secured his place on the week one QB depth chart over veteran Jameis Winston. Coach Brian Daboll challenged Dart with unexpected scenarios, like mid-game headset cutoffs, and according to reports, the rookie excelled showing a rare poise for a first-year player. General manager Joe Schoen praised Dart&rsquo;s quick learning and execution, solidifying his place on the Giants&rsquo; QB depth chart.<\/p><p>The New York Giants selected Ole Miss Quarterback Jaxon Dart with the No. 25 overall pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, trading up from No.34 with the Houston Texans. This move solidified the Giants&rsquo; QB depth chart going into the 2025 season. <\/p><p>While Wilson leads the week one QB depth chart, Dart&rsquo;s promotion signals the Giants&rsquo; confidence in his potential, though his regular-season debut as a QB1 remains uncertain for now. <\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The New York Giants&rsquo; QB depth chart for the 2025 NFL season has been a focal point of intrigue, amongst many Giants&rsquo; fans, particularly as week one approaches against the Washington Commanders on September 7. 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