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That means Winston is in line to start this week instead of Wilson as Dart makes his way through the concussion protocol. Wilson addressed reporters on Wednesday and was asked about his reaction to being demoted.
Russell Wilson's season with the New York Giants has gone from bad to worse. On Wednesday afternoon, Giants interim coach Mike Kafka confirmed that Jameis Winston will be his backup quarterback moving forward.
The New York Giants made two major moves following the team's loss to the Chicago Bears.
Without Brian Daboll as head coach and Jaxson Dart sidelined by yet another concussion, the New York Giants have made a major decision regarding Russell Wilson.
There was some optimism surrounding Russell Wilson’s situation with the New York Giants after rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a head injury in Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears. Dart was pulled from the game and was unable to return after being diagnosed with a concussion.
Wilson did not complain when the rookie Dart took his starting job, and he did not complain when he was demoted yet again Tuesday — essentially to third string.
Russell Wilson will not be the starting quarterback when the Giants face the Packers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Instead, for the price of $333, he could be filming personalized videos for fans on Cameo. On Wednesday, shortly after the Giants announced that Jameis Winston would be the starter on Sunday, a video of Wilson on Cameo surfaced.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson received another demotion with the New York Giants on Wednesday.