The New York Giants are signing quarterback Russell Wilson. What does this mean? Actually, quite a bit. This clarifies things significantly, even if not officially, yet.

New York Giants– The Giants quarterback room now consists of Wilson, Jameis Winston & Tommy DeVito. Obviously, none of those are long term solutions, so the Giants are still obviously in the mix for drafting a quarterback.

The question is, will they take a QB with the third overall pick? Before the Wilson signing, I was leaning no, this only makes me more certain they won’t.

No head coach or general manager are on hotter seats entering the 2025 season than the Giants’ Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen. The Wilson signing means they can take a player at three than can actually help them win games this year instead of making a desperation pick at quarterback.

Shedeur Sanders– I was already starting to think that Sanders could tumble down the board and now I’m even more strongly convinced of that. It’s becoming increasingly obvious that Miami’s Cam Ward will be QB1 and most likely going first overall to the Tennessee Titans. If Cleveland passes, where does Sanders wind up?

Many experts are saying the Giants signing of Wilson is a precaution in case their guy isn’t available at three. I agree, but I think their guy was Ward, not Sanders.

Watch Cleveland. If they sign Carson Wentz, I think they’ll pass on quarterback at two and much like the Giants take a player that can actually help them win games this year.

The Jets, Raiders and Saints could be possibilities for Sanders, but I’m highly dubious. To me, Russell Wilson signing with the Giants will make Shedeur Sanders tumble out of the top ten, and perhaps even further down the board.

Pittsburgh Steelers– What the Wilson signing means is that Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh is a done deal, even if it might not be official for weeks.

The Steelers and Rodgers are pretty much out of options. Rodgers may still hold out hope that Minnesota changes their mind, but he would be wise not to hold his breath.

If they don’t land Rodgers, Pittsburgh could make a Hail Mary offer for Kirk Cousins, but I don’t see it happening.

There is also the chance that Shedeur Sanders now falls into range for the Steelers, whether they sign Rodgers or not.

Cleveland Browns– I think the Browns wanted a competition between Wilson and Kenny Pickett. With Wilson off to New York, I think the Browns will pivot to plan B.

I think in the next couple days, we’ll see Cleveland sign either Carson Wentz or bring back Joe Flacco.