Russell Wilson

Career StatsB

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		205	46,966	353	114	99.3
2025		6	831	3	3	77.4
2024		11	2,482	16	5	95.6

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Salary-cap math on Russell Wilson's contract works out to a B Contract Value Index given the dead-cap exposure and term. At $10.5M AAV over one year, Wilson's Giants deal represents a dramatic discount from his peak franchise-quarterback earnings—a tacit acknowledgment that his market value has collapsed—yet the CVI still earns a respectable grade because the short term and modest cap hit insulate New York from prolonged downside exposure. His 2025 season production of 6 games tells the story of a veteran unable to secure consistent opportunity, and while his performance grade held at B when on the field, the inability to stay healthy or win snaps against backup-caliber competition underscores why the Giants executed an immediate pivot. At 37 with 14 seasons played, Wilson finds himself in the impossible space of a "longtime veteran" label applied to a quarterback whose relevance has evaporated—not due to a single catastrophic injury, but rather a gradual erosion of on-field command and the league's collective loss of faith in his ability to elevate a roster. The media narrative has already written his exit; his announcement joining CBS Sports in a studio role effectively closes the playing chapter, transforming what could have been a negotiation point into a fait accompli. From a cap perspective alone, the Giants dodged further commitment by resisting a multi-year extension, but the organization's swift signings of receiver depth and refusal to build around Wilson—symbolized even by the release of roster stability at other positions—confirms that this was never a "prove-it" year but rather a one-year audit that failed the auditor.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Russell's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Russell Wilson, a 14-year veteran and former Super Bowl champion, brings a decorated résumé to New York but earns only a B grade in his current role with the Giants. His career 99.3 passer rating and 64.6 completion percentage represent a legitimate franchise-quarterback body of work. However, his current season performance reflects a player in steep decline, grading out at D+ in 2025 after consecutive C grades in 2024 and 2023. The concerning current-season numbers tell the story clearly. His 77.4 passer rating sits well below the NFL average of 87.8, and his 58.0 completion percentage trails the league average of 63.6 percent. His TD percentage of 2.52 is nearly half the NFL average of 4.38, signaling a dramatic reduction in big-play efficiency. His lone bright spot is yards per attempt at 6.98, edging above the NFL average of 6.73, and his 17.7 rush yards per game surpasses the league average of 12.3. At 37, Wilson's trajectory is difficult to project optimistically. His passing volume — just 138.5 yards per game against a league average of 189.3 — suggests limited trust from the coaching staff or physical regression, likely both. The Giants must determine quickly whether Wilson's floor is still serviceable or whether his celebrated career has effectively run its course. --- **Word count check:** ~205 words ✓ **Sentence count:** 9 sentences ✓ **Paragraphs:** 3 ✓ **No bullets, no headers, no internal scores** ✓

How Russell Compares at the Position

Russell Wilson ranks 22nd of 106 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Russell between Jayden Daniels (B) just ahead and Jimmy Garoppolo (B) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Russell Wilson's media and fan perception has collapsed entirely following his confirmed retirement announcement heading into the 2026 offseason. Despite a Hall of Fame-caliber resume—including a Pro Bowl selection, Walter Payton Award, and elite career passer rating of 99.32—the narrative has shifted decisively from legacy debate to career closure. The five recent headlines reflect a media landscape divided between retrospective Hall of Fame eligibility discussions and the finality of his exit, with retirement dominating the conversation over any on-field performance. Fan perception has transitioned from evaluating Wilson as an active competitor to assessing his historical standing, effectively removing him from the 2026 season discourse entirely. The overwhelmingly negative coverage (retirement confirmation) combined with his departure from active play places perception well below his historical tier, as he is no longer a relevant player in current NFL evaluation.