Giants Bench Wilson, Start Rookie Dart

The New York Post reported on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, that the New York Giants benched veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, naming rookie Jaxson Dart as the team's new starter. Following the announcement, Wilson and his wife, the singer Ciara, both used their Instagram accounts to share their reactions to the decision. The move elevates a rookie player to the starting role over an established quarterback.

While the specific content of the social media posts was not detailed, the Post noted that Wilson "kept things light" on the same day he was demoted. The source did not provide the team's official reasoning for replacing the starter. As a result of the move, Jaxson Dart is now slated to lead the Giants' offense.