Giants host Flacco, await Wilson
The New York Giants search for a veteran quarterback might be winding toward a conclusion.
Russell Wilson, who will turn 37 next season, was en route to New Jersey Thursday evening and is scheduled to meet with the Giants on Friday.
A 13-year NFL veteran, Wilson started 11 regular season games for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2024. After 10 years with the Seattle Seahawks, Wilson spent two unsuccessful seasons with the Denver Broncos and then helped the Steelers go 10-7 and reach the playoffs in 2024.
The Giants, Steelers and perhaps the Minnesota Vikings have been waiting on an answer from 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers regarding where, or if, he will play in 2025.
Wilson’s visit to New Jersey could mean the Giants won’t wait for Rodgers. Wilson had interest in coming to the Giants last season, but with Daniel Jones on the roster the team would not guarantee him a starting job.
As a backup plan, the Giants reportedly hosted 40-year-old Joe Flacco on Thursday. A 17-year veteran, Flacco played in eight games with six starts for the Indianapolis Colts in 2024.
Flacco was a first-round pick by the Baltimore Ravens in 2008.
