The New York Giants won’t suit up this week as the team is on a much-needed bye week after a tough 33-15 loss to the New England Patriots last week. Still, you won’t see the Giants quarterback room sitting idle. In fact, Russell Wilson is all set to appear on CBS as a guest analyst, as the network announced this week:

“Thrilled to have 10x Pro Bowler, 2020 Walter Payton Man of the Year and Super Bowl Champion [Russell Wilson] on to talk ball this Sunday.”

Right after that news went down, many speculated whether the 37-year-old quarterback had hung up his cleats. But no. Wilson isn’t walking away. Instead, he’ll just show up on CBS as a guest speaker. To put that in perspective, it feels more like an early audition, especially since plenty of NFL players transition into broadcasting once their careers wind down.

Wilson hasn’t hinted at hanging it up yet, but as a backup this season, that decision may not be too far off, whether it’s a year or two down the line. After all, he’s already lost his job to rookie Jaxson Dart after a rough start. The Giants are sitting at 2-11, and he’s operating under an interim head coach. Add all that up, and it’s hard not to wonder if 2025 might be the final lap for Mr. Unlimited, especially with only a one-year deal in New York.

And that’s where his CBS appearance comes into play. If he shows some personality and connects with viewers, he could easily carve out a real lane in broadcasting. He’s not landing Tom Brady money, but it could still be a pretty sweet second act. Whether that happens is a conversation for another day. For now, let’s just say Russell Wilson is in New York to guide the young QB.

Russell Wilson advised Jaxson Dart to stay healthy

It happened in the first quarter against the Patriots on Monday night. Jaxson Dart took over under center, refused to step out of bounds, and got absolutely leveled by Christian Elliss, sending him flying into the bench area. It was a legal hit, sure, but it summed up his rookie season perfectly.

Dart just can’t stay away from contact, and it’s already cost him one injury. Which is exactly why Russell Wilson, during his CBS guest spot with Matt Ryan, urged the rookie to start protecting himself. With the Giants’ future tied to Dart, Wilson’s message was simple: stop taking unnecessary hits before they take a toll.

“I think, first of all, he’s dynamic,” Wilson said. “Be you, don’t change that. Be special, be competitive. You gotta be competitive. I remember making plays and running around and spinning out of things, but I think the biggest thing is once you get into free space, being able to get down–I told him in the game the other day after this hit (against the Patriots), I told him, ‘Make sure you get out of bounds. Don’t play with that.’ The good thing about our quarterback room, it’s full of baseball players. We know how to slide; he just gotta do it.”

However, that’s something that Dart has clearly declined to do, stating, “We’re not playing soccer out here. You’re going to get hit. Things happen. It’s just part of the game.”

But taking all those hits has already caught up to him. He’s suffered a concussion and missed a couple of games because of it. The rookie has flashed real talent in the first half of the season. But this recurring habit is what’s slowing him down. Sitting at 2-11, New York now turns to a matchup with the Washington Commanders next week. Will Dart take Russell Wilson’s advice to heart? That’s what we’re about to find out.