Jameis Winston will reportedly start at quarterback for the New York Giants on Sunday, with QB1 Jaxson Dart still in concussion protocol.
The decision will come as a blow to Russell Wilson, who was the team’s starter in the early stages of the season but has now dropped to QB3 on the depth chart.
ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter first reported the news of Winston’s elevation to starter on Tuesday morning, amid fears Dart will remain in concussion protocol.
The newest QB star of the Giants suffered a head injury in last week’s loss to the Bears, taking a hard hit on a fumble in the third quarter.
Wilson came into the game but struggled, and in the aftermath of the defeat head coach Brian Daboll was fired.
Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has now taken over HC duties and his first decision has been to drop Wilson below Winston on the depth chart.
More to follow.