The New York Giants have taken plenty of swings at quarterback this offseason, with none being larger than the acquisition of Russell Wilson. The 36-year-old signed a one-year deal with the team last month worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed.

The quest for jersey numbers in the NFL often reveals the unwritten hierarchy within team dynamics, even before a snap is taken. For the New York Giants, a quiet negotiation recently unfolded between a veteran quarterback seeking his familiar number and a young cornerback who already held the coveted jersey.

New York Giants fans can start purchasing their Russell Wilson jerseys now. The newly signed quarterback has locked in his uniform number for the 2025 season. Wilson, who has worn No. 3 for his whole NFL career,