Giants Might Flip Jameis Winston Before He Even Suits Up**
The New York Giants signed Russell Wilson to a one-year deal this spring, which already made things a little crowded at quarterback. It shows they’re betting that head coach Brian Daboll and GM Joe Schoen can put together enough wins to make a playoff push—and maybe save their jobs—with Wilson leading the charge.
But while they’re trying to stay competitive now, the Giants also have one eye on the future. They traded back into the first round of the NFL Draft to grab Jaxson Dart at pick No. 25. The problem? They’d already signed Jameis Winston before Wilson, and now it’s starting to look like they’ve got one QB too many.
There’s a growing buzz that the Giants might trade Winston before the season starts. Analyst Mo Moten from Bleacher Report thinks it’s the smartest move left for the team. His take: Winston is caught between Wilson (the current starter) and Dart (the future), and the Giants would be better off flipping him for a mid-round draft pick.
Winston’s still got some value. Last season with the Browns, he threw for over 2,100 yards and 13 touchdowns in 12 games. If the Giants are serious about making Wilson the starter and grooming Dart behind him, keeping both Winston and Tommy DeVito around feels like overkill.
So who could bite on a Winston trade?
* **Steelers**: They’re waiting on Aaron Rodgers to decide his future, and Winston would instantly be an upgrade over Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. He’d have solid weapons too—D.K. Metcalf and Pat Freiermuth.
* **Vikings**: Rookie J.J. McCarthy is the future, but he’s coming off a knee injury that sidelined him for his entire rookie year. Winston could be a more reliable backup than Sam Howell.
* **Jaguars**: Trevor Lawrence hasn’t played a full season since 2022. Winston would give them a solid Plan B behind Lawrence, better than what Nick Mullens offers right now.
Bottom line: The Giants are juggling win-now urgency with long-term plans. If they can get a decent draft pick for Winston, don’t be surprised if they pull the trigger.