The 2025 season has not gone as planned for veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. After being named the New York Giants’ Week 1 starter, Wilson was benched just three games into the season in favor of rookie QB Jaxson Dart.

Dart has led the Giants to a 2-1 record over their last three games, officially closing the chapter on Wilson in New York. Now, with the NFL trade deadline looming, Wilson could be on the move.

Russell Wilson listed as top trade candidate ahead of deadline

According to Adam Schefter of ESPN , Wilson is among a list of trade candidates that executives and coaches believe could be available in the next few weeks.

Schefter listed Wilson as one of two high-profile quarterbacks as a potential trade candidate (the other being Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons).

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