Giants news, 3/26: Russell Wilson finalizing deal with Giants, Shedeur Sanders, Kayvon Thibodeaux, more headlines

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From Big Blue View

• Russell Wilson finalizing deal to join New York Giants
• Mike Tannenbaum: New York Giants ‘can’t pass’ on Shedeur Sanders
• Film Room: The vertical potential of Jameis Winston for the New York Giants
• New York Giants GM Joe Schoen getting in-person look at Louisville QB Tyler Shough
• Could the New York Giants trade Kayvon Thibodeaux?
• New York Giants free agency tracker: Latest signings, rumors, news, analysis
• New York Giants’ QB search: Everything we know about pursuit of a veteran quarterback
• 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Donovan Ezeiruaku, EDGE, Boston College
• NFL pro days schedule, results tracker 2025: What to know about pre-draft workouts
• New York Giants 2025 free agency | New York Giants 2025 Draft

Other Giant observations

Shedeur Sanders is the betting favorite to go No. 3 overall in the 2025 NFL draft | Pro Football Talk

Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders is set to go with the third overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, if the betting odds are to be believed. Sanders has the best odds to go third, a +105 favorite at DraftKings.com.

If Sanders doesn’t go third overall, his Colorado teammate, wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter, has the next-best odds to go No. 3 at +235. Carter is listed at +275 to go No. 3, and Ward is at +1000. Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart is listed at +1600.

Deion Sanders Denies Viral Quote on Wanting NY as Shedeur's NFL Draft Landing Spot | Bleacher Report

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is setting the record straight after a viral quote that was thought to be from him regarding his preference on the landing spot of his son, Shedeur, in the 2025 NFL draft.

A quote began floating around that Sanders said, "Let's hope it's New York" after being asked where he hopes Shedeur gets drafted. Coach Prime refuted the statement by commenting on an Instagram post, saying, "THIS IS A LIE! We’re thankful for whatever God chooses for them."

The Jameis Winston Experience

NFL Draft 2025: If Titans are willing, should Giants still try to trade up for Cam Ward? | NJ.com

Fans might not want to hear it, but the Giants’ best bet is playing it safe at QB this year: Sign Russell Wilson to pair with Winston, use the No. 3 pick on Hunter or Carter, take a Day 2 QB like Jaxson Dart or Tyler Shough, then make strides in 2025 before finding your QB-of-the-future in 2026 (which is widely considered a better QB class).

This plan is boring. It’s safe. It’s not sexy. But it’s exactly what the Giants need to do if they want to avoid staying in quarterback hell for another decade.

All-32: Each NFL team’s biggest remaining need after 2025 free agency | The Athletic

Despite signing Jameis Winston to a two-year, $8 million deal, not much has changed for the Giants in their quarterback pursuits: They still need a reliable starter. Winston, who hasn’t played a full season since 2019, isn’t that. While he’ll inject personality to the locker room and in his on-field play, the Giants are still in the hunt for top remaining veteran Aaron Rodgers, per reports. Plus, they have the No. 3 pick in the draft and they have to hope for a new face of the franchise to leave with on that April weekend.

Shedeur Sanders’ NFL draft fate is ‘biggest question mark… in a very, very long time’

2025 NFL Free Agency: Which teams got better or worse? | PFF

Stayed the Same: The Giants spent the bulk of their free agency money on the defense, and while Jevon Holland is a nice pick-up, he replaces Xavier McKinney, who departed a season prior, for near enough the same money. Adebo’s performance dipped from 2023 to 2024, and he earned a 63.3 grade this past season, but he can still be a solid starter for the Giants, Golston had a career year with the Cowboys, registering 37 pressures and seven sacks for the Cowboys.

Ultimately, the roster is in a slightly better spot than prior to free agency, but the question is what the Giants will do with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Aaron Stinne officially back with Big Blue

2025 NFL Free Agency: Grading Every NFC Team’s Early Haul | The 33rd Team

NEW YORK GIANTS Grade: A-. It may not look like it at first glance, but the New York Giants made some solid moves ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. Joe Schoen decided to bolster the Giants secondary with a pair of big names in free agency, signing Paulson Adebo and Jevon Holland. Those are excellent veterans to pair with a young secondary that features talented youngsters like Dru Phillips, Tyler Nubin, and Deonte Banks.

In addition, the Giants added a pair of solid players on their defensive front in Roy Robertson-Harris and Chauncey Golston. The defense now looks like it’s in good shape while the Giants prepare to likely take a quarterback and build out the offense through this year’s draft.

Around the league

Micah Parsons on DeMarcus Lawrence’s criticism: Questioning my commitment is ridiculous, outrageous | Pro Football Talk

A Micah Parsons extension is a lot more expensive for the Dallas Cowboys following the last month | Blogging The Boys

Ranking NFL's five biggest challengers to Eagles prior to 2025 NFL Draft: Commanders among top contenders | CBSSports.com

Titans will have private workout with Cam Ward | Pro Football Talk

Sources - Titans impressed with Cam Ward, eye better trade haul | ESPN.com

J.J. McCarthy: Vikings 'haven't told me' I'm the starting QB, and 'I'm happy' they didn't | NFL.com

Kirk Cousins to wait until after draft to facilitate trade from Falcons | CBSSports.com

Dolphins QB Zach Wilson: ‘I still believe I can be a starter in this league’ | NFL.com

Colorado safety Shilo Sanders not stressing about NFL draft uncertainty | Andscape

Competition Committee is expected to propose moving kickoff touchbacks to the 35 | Pro Football Talk

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