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Russell Wilson responds to whether or not he wants to leave Giants after Jameis Winston promotion

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Russell Wilson will not start for the New York Giants in their next game, despite Jaxson Dart being out with a concussion. While speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Wilson was asked about Jameis Winston getting the start and if he still wants to be with the Giants.

“Yeah, I love it here,” Wilson said, per SNY. “I love my teammates. I want to see us turn it around. I know God’s got a great plan for me. I don’t know what it is today, this second as I stand here — meaning that I just want to wake up and have a great practice today. Want to have a great practice today, I’m zoned in on that. I want to see it through.

“I haven’t asked for a release or anything like that. I want to be here. But I think for me, I just want to get better every day. I still want to keep playing football — I love it, obviously. And I feel like I’ve still got it. So that’s what I want to be able to do.”

Russell Wilson will support Jameis Winston on Sunday

Dart suffered a concussion in last Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Wilson came in and completed just three of his seven passes for 45 yards in the 24-20 loss. Wilson has played in six games with three starts this year and has completed 58 precent of his passes for 831 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.

Wilson admitted he wanted to play on Sunday, but he will support Winston, who will make his 2025 debut when the Giants take on the Green Bay Packers. “Obviously, I want to play,” Wilson said. “But also, Jameis has worked his butt off to get in great opportunities. The guy’s played in this league for a long time, and he’s one of my closest friends. I know he’ll do a great job. I’ll help him prepare in the best way possible. I’ll be ready to go and all that.”

Wilson is in his 14th NFL season. This is his first season with the Giants after spending one season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, two with the Denver Broncos, and 10 with the Seattle Seahawks. In his career, Wilson has been named to the Pro Bowl 10 times and led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win during the 2013 season.