The New York Giants are available in the market for a quarterback this offseason.
On Friday morning, veteran quarterback Russell Wilson stopped over in East Rutherford for an “exploratory assembly” with the New York Giants earlier than touring to Pittsburgh to fulfill with the Steelers.
Earlier than touring to Pittsburgh immediately, Russell Wilson stopped in New Jersey for what one supply described as “an exploratory assembly” with the Giants, per league sources.
Wilson is in Pittsburgh immediately to fulfill with the Steelers, per sources. pic.twitter.com/gylDU9uNBk
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2024
Giants normal supervisor Joe Schoen is adamant that the workforce will add a quarterback, citing an absence of depth. Tyrod Taylor is an pending free agent, and Daniel Jones, the presumed starter, is recovering from a neck harm and torn ACL.
Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll say Jones would be the starter. And though there may be early optimism that DJ can return in time for coaching camp, there stays a chance that he’ll miss the primary few weeks of the common season.
The 35-year-old Wilson is technically nonetheless a member of the Denver Broncos, however the workforce has introduced he shall be launched within the coming days. He’s been granted permission to fulfill with different groups.
Wilson has some very restricted crossover with Giants passing recreation coordinator/QB coach Shea Tierney.
Giants passing recreation coordinator/QB coach Shea Tierney was at NC State as a scholar when Russell Wilson performed there, turned a grad assistant the 12 months he transferred https://t.co/nGqzSU5yOu
— Brad Spielberger, Esq. (@PFF_Brad) March 8, 2024
In 15 video games final season, Wilson accomplished 66.4 % of his passes for 3,070 yards, 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He additionally rushed for 341 yards (4.3 ypc) and three touchdowns.