Giants QB Russell Wilson Hosts Teammates for Ciara's 40th Birthday Amid Team's Struggles

Russell Wilson threw a surprise 40th birthday party for his wife Ciara that produced viral photos and videos showing Wilson dancing with several Giants teammates, including Jameis Winston, two‑time Pro Bowl linebacker Brian Burns and injured wideout Malik Nabers. Ciara shared tributes and party photos on Instagram while Wilson reposted and celebrated the moment on X, and the guest list also included celebrity friends such as Bridgerton star Simone Ashley. The festivities came against the backdrop of a struggling Giants squad (2‑6) that was recently routed by the Philadelphia Eagles and faces growing scrutiny over coach Brian Daboll and the quarterback situation. Wilson has remained a professional backup after Jaxson Dart took the starting role, and his teammates’ attendance contrasted with multiple injury issues on the roster (including Nabers’ torn ACL/meniscus). Even NFL peers reacted to the upbeat footage — New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner publicly commented on Wilson’s dancing — highlighting Wilson’s attempts to stay positive amid uncertainty about his on‑field future.