Giants news, 3/28: League thoughts on Russell Wilson, Shedeur Sanders, Abdul Carter, more headlines

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NFL projection model: Raiders, Commanders winning the offseason; 49ers, Cowboys slipping | The Athletic

Five Biggest Winners: New York Giants. The Giants were wise not to stop addressing the QB position after signing Jameis Winston last week. He now becomes their backup with the newly signed Russell Wilson leading the charge into 2025. Now we’ll see if they want to add a rookie to the mix in April. Beyond their solid start at QB, the Giants made some nice moves on defense by adding safety Jevon Holland and cornerback Paulson Adebo while improving the depth of their front seven. The Giants weren’t a QB away from anything significant, but they’ve quietly done a good job fortifying the roster at a position they still need to find a long-term answer for.

Is Russell Wilson the Giants’ answer to their leadership void?

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Tommy DeVito: Where NY Giants QB stands with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston | The Record

The 26-year-old local legend from New Jersey signed his ERFA tender to return to the Giants for a non-guaranteed, 1-year, $1 million contract. He knows the offense, so that’s an edge that the former Don Bosco star has over anyone who comes into the QB room.

Where DeVito fits, either as a third QB on the active roster, on the practice squad or elsewhere, will be determined over the course of the offseason and later this summer.

Tiki Barber gives his thoughts on the signing of Wilson, Winston

Hear the initial reaction of our special guest, Tiki Barber, on the signing of Russell Wilson to the New York Giants!

“This might be the most interesting QB room in the history of the National Football League”

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— New York Revival (@NewYorkRevival) March 26, 2025

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2025 NFL Draft: Early- and late-round options for every team’s biggest need | PFF

Day 1 option: Shedeur Sanders, Colorado. If Sanders falls to No. 3, the Giants can address their biggest need right away. But if quarterbacks come off the board with the first two picks, New York could pivot to the top non-quarterback available and circle back to the position later.

Day 3 option: Will Howard, Ohio State. Howard, a highly experienced starter, could be a strong Day 2 or Day 3 option, as his 57.0% completion rate under pressure ranks No. 1 in the draft class.

2025 NFL three-round mock draft: Shedeur Sanders taken in top three | CBSSports.com

3. Shedeur Sanders QB, Colorado. I understand that New York signed Russell Wilson. I do not understand why signing a 36-year-old quarterback to a one-year deal precludes them from drafting a quarterback at No. 3 overall.

34. Giants: CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss; 65. Giants: OT Cameron Williams, Texas; 99. Giants: EDGE Sai’vion Jones, LSU

Browns’ NFL Draft plans come into focus with massive Giants implications | New York Post

it remains to be seen if the Browns will also go QB at No. 2 or take a premier talent such as Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter, a move ESPN’s Adam Schefter believes is quite “likely.”

“Abdul Carter is going to go before the New England Patriots pick at four. It would be an upset right now if Abdul Carter made his way to number four,” Schefter said on Wednesday’s episode of “NFL Live.” “I would handicap Abdul Carter right now as the likely pick at number two today. We reserve the right to change our mind.”

All draft options are on the table for Giants after Wilson signing

If Shedeur Sanders is there at 3, are the Giants set on taking him?

“Not so fast.” — @PSchrags goes through why Sanders to the Giants is by no means a slam dunk yet. pic.twitter.com/QWNpmx73ES

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Giants’ only shot at 2025 success is going all-in on defense, drafting Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter | NJ.com

Giants general manager Joe Schoen didn’t do squat to fix his team’s terrible offense this offseason. He signed two middling quarterbacks, a few swing tackles and brought back Darius Slayton and Greg Van Roten.

Other than a marginal quarterback upgrade, is this unit really that much better than the one that posted the second fewest points per game (16.1) and third fewest yards per game (294.8) last season?

Giants officially re-sign linebacker Dyontae Johnson | USAToday.com

The New York Giants have officially re-signed exclusive rights free agent (ERFA) linebacker Dyontae Johnson.

Johnson, 24, spent the entire 2023 season on the practice squad and then most of last season on injured reserve (IR) with an ankle injury. In two games (no starts), the 6-foot-2, 230-pound Johnson has recorded 11 tackles (six solo), while allowing four completions for 38 yards on five targets.

Forecasting Giants’ starting lineup ahead of NFL Draft: Should NY still pick a QB? | The Athletic

Inside linebacker starters: Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden. The Giants swapped out their veteran backups/special teamers in free agency — Chris Board and Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles in, Matthew Adams and Ty Summers out — but Okereke and McFadden remain in featured roles. The Giants need to get Okereke playing at a higher level in his second season in defensive coordinator Shane Bowen’s system. The Giants showed interest in linebacker prospects during the combine, so this position could be a sneaky Day 2 target.

Dallas Cowboys update: Inside the injury rehab process for Trevon Diggs | Blogging The Boys

NFL just banned this celebration used by CeeDee Lamb | CBSSports.com

Eagles 2018 draft pick returns to Philadelphia | Bleeding Green Nation

Brandon Graham’s final, turbulent, triumphant football chapter | ESPN.com

Ball-hawking Safeties the Commanders Must Draft | Hogs Haven

Colts GM Chris Ballard sees ‘a lot of similarities’ in skill sets of Anthony Richardson, Daniel Jones | NFL.com

Shedeur Sanders set for private workouts with Titans, Browns | Pro Football Talk

Will Howard says he has what it takes to be an NFL QB1 following Ohio State pro day | The Athletic

Chiefs QB Gardner Minshew aims to bring ‘good energy’ in practice as Patrick Mahomes’ backup | NFL.com

Kirk Cousins is holding the Falcons hostage, and their inactivity is making it worse | SBNation.com

LSU OL Will Campbell’s arm length measures longer at pro day than it did at combine | NFL.com

Jets agree to one-year deal with WR Josh Reynolds | Pro Football Talk