The New York Giants are benching former Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson. Despite being less than one month into the season, Wilson is giving way for first-round rookie Jaxson Dart who will get the nod Sunday at home versus the Los Angeles Chargers. Multiple media reports, including from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, shared the news Tuesday afternoon.
A QB change: Giants are planning to start rookie Jaxson Dart on Sunday vs. the Chargers, sources told ESPN. pic.twitter.com/PwYApMCoN7
Wilson’s benching has impacts on the Steelers. Pittsburgh may not only received a sixth-round 2026 compensatory draft pick for losing Wilson in free agency instead of the fourth or potentially even third-rounder the team could’ve received had Wilson remained a starter and played exceptionally well.