Russell Wilson is coming to play for New York. But it’s not the first time. Wilson agreed to a one-year contract with the Giants on Tuesday, but seven years ago this month, the former signal-caller got his chance in pinstripes with the Yankees — once pinch-hitting for Aaron Judge and facing Max Fried.

When the New York Giants agreed to sign veteran quarterback Jameis Winston on a two-year deal last week, many assumed that meant he would be New York's veteran, bridge starting quarterback.  The team's signing of Russell Wilson on Tuesday sunk the notion that Winston will be the Giants' starting quarterback.

There's going to be a player on the New York Giants during the 2025 NFL season whose MLB rights are still owned by the New York Yankees. That's Russell Wilson, new starting quarterback for the G-men.