Giants QB Russell Wilson expected to emerge as trade candidate following  benching

Russell Wilson said all of the right things the day after he was benched for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, a player the New York Giants believe is their franchise QB.

Wilson declined to ask for his release. He told reporters this past Wednesday that he would serve as a mentor for Dart, saying, “I know that I’m going to respond in the right way every day.”

Wilson also added this: “I’m not done.”

Don’t be surprised if another team wants to find out.

Wilson is expected to emerge as a trade candidate prior to the deadline on Nov. 4, the target of a QB-needy team in need of a veteran, according to sources around the league.

Wilson joins Atlanta Falcons backup Kirk Cousins as the top quarterback options potentially available if a team needs a long-term starter as quarterback injuries do happen.