Russell Wilson

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		205	46,966	353	114	99.3
2025		6	831	3	3	77.4
2024		11	2,482	16	5	95.6

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Russell Wilson's contract works out to a B Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $10.5M AAV over one year, Wilson's Giants deal represents a dramatic discount from his peak franchise-quarterback earnings—a tacit acknowledgment that his market value has collapsed—yet the CVI still earns a respectable grade because the short term and modest cap hit insulate New York from prolonged downside exposure. His 2025 season production of 6 games tells the story of a veteran unable to secure consistent opportunity, and while his performance grade held at B when on the field, the inability to stay healthy or win snaps against backup-caliber competition underscores why the Giants executed an immediate pivot. At 37 with 14 seasons played, Wilson finds himself in the impossible space of a "longtime veteran" label applied to a quarterback whose relevance has evaporated—not due to a single catastrophic injury, but rather a gradual erosion of on-field command and the league's collective loss of faith in his ability to elevate a roster. The media narrative has already written his exit; his announcement joining CBS Sports in a studio role effectively closes the playing chapter, transforming what could have been a negotiation point into a fait accompli. From a cap perspective alone, the Giants dodged further commitment by resisting a multi-year extension, but the organization's swift signings of receiver depth and refusal to build around Wilson—symbolized even by the release of roster stability at other positions—confirms that this was never a "prove-it" year but rather a one-year audit that failed the auditor.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Russell's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Russell Wilson, a 14-year veteran and former Super Bowl champion, brings one of the most accomplished résumés in modern NFL history to the New York Giants. His career 99.3 passer rating and 64.6% completion rate reflect a player who spent his prime among the league's elite signal-callers. At 37, he earns a B overall grade — a ceiling held up almost entirely by career capital rather than current production. This season tells a more complicated story. Wilson's 77.4 passer rating sits well below the NFL average of 87.8, and his 58.0% completion rate falls short of the league's 63.6% benchmark. His 6.98 yards per attempt is actually right at average, suggesting he can still push the ball downfield when healthy and protected. The deeper concern is his 2.52 TD percentage, a troubling gap from the 4.38 NFL average, indicating diminished impact in scoring situations. His 138.5 passing yards per game is a stark contrast to the 189.3 league average, reflecting limited volume and opportunity. His mobility remains a modest asset — 17.7 rush yards per game edges the 12.3 NFL average — but that edge is shrinking. The season trend is genuinely alarming: grades have slid from a C in 2024 to a D+ in 2025, a two-year decline that raises real questions about his remaining runway. Wilson's trajectory suggests a back-end starter or high-upside backup role going forward, with any resurgence contingent on a stable offensive line and simplified scheme. Watch for how the Giants deploy him as the roster evolves around younger options.

How Russell Compares at the Position

Russell Wilson ranks 23rd of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Russell between Jayden Daniels (B) just ahead and Jimmy Garoppolo (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Russell Wilson enters 2026 in an unusual position: no longer an active player competing for a roster spot, but rather transitioning to a CBS Sports broadcasting role that preserves his professional relevance and cultural standing. Media coverage has been respectful and even laudatory, with outlets revisiting his Hall of Fame credentials and legacy as a Giants icon, which sustains his reputation despite the absence of on-field performance. The shift from playing to broadcasting eliminates the negative scrutiny that typically accompanies aging veteran QBs seeking employment, allowing his 14-year career achievements—including his Walter Payton Award and consistent passer rating—to remain the dominant narrative. Fan perception remains stable because Wilson is exiting on his own terms rather than being forced out, a distinction that preserves goodwill among both Seattle Seahawks loyalists and New York Giants supporters. His Pro Bowl tier status and accomplished resume insulate him from the reputational damage that would accompany a forced retirement or benching, positioning him favorably in the sports media ecosystem as a thoughtful analyst rather than a fading competitor.