Russell Wilson Could Be Getting Another NFL Chance After Brief Giants Run
The 10-time Pro Bowler, who turns 38 in November, is being considered by the New York Jets to serve as Geno Smith's backup
Russell Wilson Credit: Sarah Stier/Getty NEED TO KNOW The New York Jets are eyeing Russell Wilson as a backup quarterback, according to a report Wilson began last season as the starting quarterback for the New York Giants The 10-time Pro Bowler would back up Geno Wilson, who was once his backup in Seattle Russell Wilson might not have to go too far to land his next NFL gig. The New York Jets are eyeing the former New York Giants quarterback — who turns 38 midway through the upcoming NFL season — to serve as 35-year-old Geno Smith’s backup, according to a report in The Athletic . Wilson visited the Jets on Monday, April 27, the outlet reports, as the franchise looks to add to its quarterback room after landing Smith last month in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders.
The potential signing would tie a bow on the quarterbacks’ careers, with Smith backing up Wilson in Seattle during the 2020 season with the Seahawks. Smith is reportedly “excited” about the prospect of a reunion with Wilson, whose previous season with the Giants as a starter began with promise. But the 10-time Pro Bowler was benched after an 0-3 start to the season, with rookie Jaxson Dart getting the nod in Week 4.
Russell Wilson Credit: Scott Taetsch/Getty "I'm focused on helping this team win," Wilson told reporters at the time. "I'm focused on helping Jaxson. I'm focused on getting ready to be the best version of myself...
I want to be here. I love this organization. I love the process of it all, I love the guys in the locker room.