Giants GM Says Drafting QB Isn't 'Mandatory' After Russell Wilson, Winston Contracts

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen doesn't feel compelled to prioritize quarterback over any other position in the 2025 NFL draft after signing Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston.

"With the signing of those two players, we put ourselves in a position where I don't think that's mandatory," he told reporters Wednesday. "... We're happy with the makeup of the room right now."

New York still needs a long-term solution at QB. Wilson and Winston are both into their 30s, and the former only signed a one-year deal.

The Giants did give themselves more flexibility with the No. 3 overall pick, though. If they aren't enamored with Miami's Cam Ward or Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, assuming one of the two is available, then they can focus on the best player on the board.

The newest Bleacher Report 2025 mock draft had the G-Men taking Penn State edge-rusher Abdul Carter. Schoen did get a quarterback in the second round, Alabama's Jalen Milroe.

When they're both on the hot seat heading into the season, Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll have a strong incentive to look at a QB on Day 2.

There would be less pressure on a quarterback who's taken in the second or third round, and you can still sell ownership on a wider vision with that player as the starter.

It feels safe to assume, despite Schoen's comments, New York will go after a quarterback sooner or later because Wilson and Winston are just stopgaps. But having less urgency means the franchise can maximize its overall draft haul.