Breaking: Russell Wilson to take QB1 reps in preseason with Giants

Quarterback Russell Wilson was signed by the New York Giants last week, and the question of whether he would be the starter immediately presented itself. The Giants have the No. 3 draft selection and were expected to be drafting a quarterback. In the last few weeks, though, the Giants have signed both Wilson and Jameis Winston and re-signed backup quarterback Tommy DeVito.

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen made his media rounds at the league meetings on Monday morning. He confirmed that Wilson will take first-team reps when the offseason workouts begin, a comment originally reported by the New York Post's Paul Schwartz.

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The situation shouldn't come as a surprise, as he was the starting quarterback for the Steelers last season once he returned from a calf injury.

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Giants GM excited for what Russell Wilson will bring to the offense

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen knows the 2025 NFL season is likely "make or break" for him and his staff. After an abysmal 2024 season, the Giants need a rebound, especially at the quarterback position.

Schoen is excited for what Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson will bring to the offense this season. After confirming the 36-year-old will take first-team reps during offseason workouts, Schoen raved about the experience and talent Wilson will bring the moment he steps into the New York Giants' facility.

"Sometimes, it's hard to lead if your production on the field doesn't match," Schoen said, according to Giants.com. "Again, he's got a lot of skins on the wall. He's had a lot of success in the league. He won a Super Bowl. Some of the production that he had on the field, we haven't had at that position since Eli (Manning)."

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The New York Giants general manager said that he wants to ensure Wilson's success by giving him solid weapons on offense. He also expressed how impressed he was by Wilson's knowledge of their offense and his new teammates when they initially met with him.

Joe Schoen also told reporters that he isn't pressured to draft a quarterback with the third selection and will make the best decision for the team.

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Bethany Cohen is an NFL writer at Sportskeeda, with a rich prior 15-year experience in the sports writing industry, primarily covering the MLB and MiLB. She majored in Communications from the University of South Florida and has previously worked for top companies such as Examiner.com and Legends on Deck.

Bethany owes her NFL allegiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers owing to their long-standing tradition and competitiveness. She is a fan of old stalwarts such as Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and would love to watch them in the 1970s if she manages to get her hand on a time machine. She also acknowledges the greatness of modern icons like T.J. Watt for his desire to continuously improve despite being on top. She admires coaches Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid for their longevity and success.

The ace reporter credits her knowledge and love for the sport to be her biggest reporting strengths. Prior fact-checking is a big component of her process and she always scours through additional sources to ensure complete accuracy in her content.

Super Bowl XLIII, when the Steelers won the the grand prize after Santonio Holmes’ epic catch in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock is etched in Bethany’s memory forever. When she is free of her professional commitments, she likes to attend sports events and music concerts.

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