Russell Wilson moved on from his one-year stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers to embark on a new one-season experience with the New York Giants, taking over the role left by quarterback Daniel Jones, the current star who joined the Indianapolis Colts for the 2025 NFL season.

A player with Wilson’s experience, along with his potential offensive contribution, makes him a valuable asset for any NFL franchise. In this context, his annual salary serves as a benchmark for other players like Jones, who also changed teams during the offseason.

Wilson signed a one-year deal worth $10.5 million with the Giants, a figure that doesn’t compare to the four-year, $160 million contract extension Jones signed in 2023 with New York. However, the 28-year-old quarterback was released at the end of 2024 and n

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