Giants' Daboll names Dart QB1 for rest of season

New York Giants coach Brian Daboll confirmed Wednesday that Jaxson Dart will be the team's starting quarterback, starting this week against the Los Angeles Chargers and for the remainder of the season.

Daboll said he talked with the Giants' ownership but made it clear this was his decision.

Daboll said Russell Wilson was a "pro" about losing his starting position to the rookie Dart, who was selected by the Giants in the first round of the 2025 draft.

Wilson will be the backup this week, Daboll said and he expects the veteran to remain in that role for the rest of the season. Jameis Winston is also under contract but is No. 3 on the team's depth chart.

Wilson struggled in Sunday night's 22-9 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He threw for 160 yards and tossed a pair of interceptions. There was also an ugly red zone possession late in the contest where he threw the ball out of bounds on fourth down, and he was booed late in the first half after the second interception.

The switch to Dart is a move that could reinvigorate a disappointed fan base. Fans cheered when the rookie came on the field for a snap in the second quarter on Sunday night. That contrasted with their booing after Wilson threw a second-quarter interception in a tie game in his first home game with the team.

ESPN's Jordan Raanan contributed to this report.