Some careers pivot on a throw, while others, on a microphone. And the New York Giants are living both versions this week. Two veteran quarterbacks have decided to step into national TV roles while their team sits on a bye. These moves hint at the future, while also underscoring how quickly the nature of the league transforms.

Jameis Winston grabbed headlines first. Currently in his backup role behind rookie Jaxson Dart, the former No. 1 draft pick is taking his energy and timing from the field to the FOX studio. FOX Sports has announced that Winston will be featured on FOX NFL Kickoff and FOX NFL Sunday this weekend, marking his return to the network after his memorable stint as a Super Bowl correspondent. His entry into broadcasting comes as Dart has returned from a concussion and reclaimed the starting position, leaving Winston free during the bye week.

Winston’s cameo arrives at an interesting moment for him. He completed 56.7% of his passes with two touchdowns and two interceptions during Dart’s absence and even hauled in a touchdown reception. But now the spotlight shifts from his stat line to his personality. He has already produced meme-worthy clips this season, including singing a line from Hamilton, and FOX sees value in that charisma. For a player unsure how long his NFL window remains open, this appearance becomes a real test run for what comes next.

Meanwhile, Russell Wilson is taking a parallel path on another network. CBS Sports revealed that the ten-time Pro Bowler will serve as a guest analyst on The NFL Today as part of the Week 14 coverage. Wilson brings more than 200 regular-season starts, 17 postseason starts, and two Super Bowl trips to the desk. He rarely invites controversy, though he did fire back at a jab from former Broncos coach Sean Payton earlier this year. And despite the broadcast move, Wilson insists his playing career isn’t over yet, saying, “I’m not going to stop swinging.”

Together, the two Giants quarterbacks are using their bye week to build resumes that don’t require shoulder pads. While Winston explores the next chapter of his career, Wilson is preparing for a future that he insists can wait.

Meanwhile, the Giants’ attention shifts back to the field, where their rookie quarterback, Jaxson Dart, took center stage after his latest hit.

Giants stand firm behind Jaxson Dart’s style as the rookie defends his physical play

The morning after taking a tough legal hit that knocked him out of bounds, Jaxson Dart didn’t back down. The rookie quarterback for the Giants brushed off any worries, firmly stating he wouldn’t change how he plays. His confident response set the tone for the discussions happening during New York’s bye week.

Dart gave credit to Christian Elliss from New England for delivering a “good hit” and dismissed the notion that his playing style is out of the ordinary. He pointed to stars like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. “They take hits, too… I’m not an anomaly here,” he said. The Giants, now 2-11, are treating his development as the priority over their final four games.

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Interim coach Mike Kafka and general manager Joe Schoen see some familiar patterns in Dart’s development. Kafka, who coached Mahomes in Kansas City, and Schoen, who observed Allen learning to protect himself, both believe Dart is facing similar choices. Kafka noted, “Around the sideline, out in the open field, there’s a decision to make.” Schoen added that nowadays, the league rarely features stationary quarterbacks, but young players still need to dodge unnecessary hits.

Dart’s aggressive instincts made him a first-round pick, as he’s rushed for 337 yards and seven touchdowns in just 10 games. However, that same fearlessness led to a concussion earlier this year, and Sunday’s collision raised some eyebrows. Dart responded by emphasizing the reality of being a quarterback: “Every quarterback gets tackled,” he said.

His teammates quickly rallied around him after the hit, and Dart appreciated their support. “I’d do the same thing for them,” he said. The Giants share that sentiment; they want him to stay healthy while still embracing the qualities that made them want him in the first place.

In a season marked by change, the Giants’ quarterbacks are showing that the future of the franchise, both on and off the field, is already beginning to take shape.