Russell Wilson is on the hunt for a new job after an unceremonious exit from the New York Giants last season. The former Super Bowl champion started the 2025 season under center for the Giants. An up-and-down string of performances to start the year sparked a move to rookie Jaxson Dart and sent Wilson to the bench, and that was it.
The Giants are moving forward with Dart, and given the intense backlash from Giants fans when Wilson would enter the game, it’s likely that he won’t be returning to New York as the backup, even under the new leadership of John Harbaugh.
So, with the NFL Draft approaching and the options for a starting quarterback on the open market drying up, Wilson will have to be creative with potential offers from new teams. John Breech from CBS Sports suggests the Indianapolis Colts could be a good fit for Wilson, and there might be mutual interest.
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The Colts re-signed Daniel Jones to a massive deal this offseason, moving forward with him as the starter. However, Jones tore his Achilles tendon last season and might not be ready for the season-opener. Anthony Richardson, a former top-five pick by the organization, is likely to be on a new team next season after being given permission to seek a trade. The other option is Riley Leonard, who isn’t a strong option as a passer for a team that just inked Alec Pierce to a mega deal.
The Chiefs made a trade with the Jets for Justin Fields earlier this offseason, while Patrick Mahomes’ availability for Week 1 remains uncertain. The Colts could do something similar with Wilson as an insurance policy, but he would be much cheaper.
“Wilson definitely isn’t in his prime anymore, but he brings a wealth of experience,” Breech wrote. “Not to mention, he can still occasionally play at a high level, something he proved in 2025 with the Giants when he threw for 450 yards and three touchdowns in a 40-37 loss to the Cowboys.”
Wilson could be picked up for a one-year contract without much money involved and hold down the fort until Jones is healthy enough to assume the starting role again. Despite his declining abilities, Wilson still throws a great deep ball, which pairs well with Pierce’s ability to take the top off of opposing defenses. The fit makes too much sense and is low enough of a risk for the Colts and Wilson to figure something out.