Russell Wilson’s $10 million Giants contract incentives keep focus on two big things

Russell Wilson’s $10 million Giants contract incentives keep focus on two big things

Russell Wilson’s one-year Giants contract comes with $10.5 million in guaranteed money with the chance to earn $10 million more in incentives.

On Tuesday, those incentives became clearer and are based on two things — winning and playing time.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that $7.5 million of the incentives are based on playing time, performance and playoffs.

Russell Wilson calls out a play at the line of scrimmage during the first half of the Steelers’ 34-17 road loss to the Ravens on Dec. 21, 2024. AP

The other $3 million is contingent on wins and him playing more than half the offensive snaps.

As it stands, Wilson, 36, is Big Blue’s new starting quarterback after agreeing to the one-year deal on Tuesday.

The Giants signed Jameis Winston earlier this month — presumably to be the backup — and re-signed Tommy DeVito, who was an exclusive rights free agent.

Wilson, who officially signed his deal Wednesday, said he is ready to be a leader for his new team.

Russell Wilson joined the Giants on a one-year contract. Sam Greene/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

“I expect to be the starter and come in here and be ready to rock and roll every day,” he said. “To be able to lead, I think this team’s really looking for someone to lead them in every way.”

After two up-and-down seasons with the Broncos, Wilson was named to the Pro Bowl in 2024 after helping bring the Steelers into the postseason.

Russell Wilson, for now, is presumably the Giants’ starter. Getty Images

With the Giants holding the No. 3 pick in the draft, there still is a chance they add another top QB prospect into the fold.

Wilson said he would be ready to help them adjust to the NFL but will still prioritize wins.

“If we draft a quarterback we’ll make sure that he does everything he can to be ready to go and be prepared for this mentality,” Wilson said. “But for me, it’s about the process of winning. I’m focused on winning and what I can do as the quarterback of the New York Giants to help us win.”

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