Giants, Browns Weigh Quarterback Trades Amid 2025 Roster Shuffles

The New York Giants have created a crowded quarterback room with veterans Russell Wilson and Jameis Winston, alongside rookie Jaxson Dart, leading to speculation that Winston may be traded, potentially to the Baltimore Ravens who need a more reliable backup for Lamar Jackson. Despite Wilson expected to start and Dart seen as a long-term prospect, the competition remains open as evidenced by evenly split reps during OTAs. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns face a similar quarterback logjam after acquiring Kenny Pickett, Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders; insiders predict the Browns will trade Pickett before training camp to simplify their roster and focus on Sanders and Gabriel as the future. Flacco's veteran presence as a mentor and playoff experience makes him a key bridge quarterback for the Browns. Both teams view quarterbacks as valuable assets, with the Browns particularly treating quarterback moves as currency to manage their roster effectively. These developments highlight a broader trend in the NFL of teams balancing veteran leadership, rookie potential, and trade opportunities to optimize their quarterback situations.