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Russell Wilson Steals the Show on Father's Day

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Anthony Licciardi | Last updated Jun 15, 2025 9:14 PM ET

The New York Giants signed quarterback Russell Wilson in March to a one-year, $10.5 million deal.

In signing Wilson, the Giants didn’t just find a starter. They added a leader for the locker room and a mentor for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who the veteran seems more than happy to take under his wing.

The New York faithful got their first glimpses of Wilson during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp. As the clock ticks toward Dart’s debut, the fans have embraced Wilson, appreciating the upgrade he offers over Daniel Jones and the role he’ll play in the rookie’s development.

Wilson has returned the favor, diving into the city’s rich sports culture by cheering on the New York Knicks and New York Yankees (the latter of which he has ties to as a drafted baseball player).

Fans got a closer look at Wilson on social media, sending love to his Father’s Day Instagram post.

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“I’m grateful to walk alongside my kids as they grow into strong, compassionate leaders,” Wilson wrote. “It’s my greatest honor being your father. I’m thankful for my brother always having my back. And Dad, I’m thankful for you showing me how to do it all. I miss you, but I Thank You. Finally, God is the ultimate GOOD Father. Happy Father’s Day!!!”

Wilson’s father, Harrison Wilson III, passed away in 2010.

A core tenet of Wilson’s character is his leadership, as he mentioned in relation to his children. He elaborated on how he is bringing those intangibles to East Rutherford.

“I think the biggest thing is for me is just being my best every day, leading,” he said. “I always think about just leading everybody, just leading every room, every moment, every time I get to step between the white lines and the opportunity of that…

“So just I think the fellowship of it all is the best part right now. Obviously, our work ethic and what we're doing in the field. But when it comes to just the tight-knit culture that we're continuing to build and continue to grow, and we want to have a championship football team, and in terms of our mentality and our approach and how we go about it.

“And it's not just the games, but it's everything that leads up to that. And that's the fun part about the game of football.”

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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