The New York Giants are facing the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 4, and finally, the quarterback situation has changed for the Big Blue. Rookie Jaxson Dart , the team’s first-round pick from the most recent draft, has officially taken over from the 36-year-old Russell Wilson .

The real twist, though?

Even before the rookie quarterback could snap the ball for his first drive as the Giants’ starter, Brian Daboll had already made a call. As confirmed by the Giants’ beat writer, Pat Leonard, of NY Daily News Sports, the head coach sent Wilson as the team’s captain on the field along with Brian Burns and Darius Slayton .

“Brian Daboll sends out backup QB Russell Wilson out as a game captain with Brian Burns and Darius Slayton despite benching Wilson for Jaxson Dart,” Leona

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