There is no doubt Wilson was not the apple of the Giants’ eye. General manager Joe Schoen wanted to trade for Matthew Stafford, then preferred to sign Aaron Rodgers before moving onto the third choice, giving Wilson a one-year contract for $10.5 million, with incentives baked in that could double that money.

Giants Must Cut Russell Wilson Now, Says Brutally Harsh Insider originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Quarterback Russell Wilson is new to the New York Giants, but his status as an NFL veteran justifies him being at the top of the depth chart ahead of rookie Jaxson Dart, backup Jameis Winston and local folk hero Tommy DeVito.