Retired New York Giants WR Victor Cruz believes Sam Darnold could solve the team’s quarterback problems in 2025.

As such, Benjamin Solak of ESPN listed the Giants as among the top suitors for Darnold even if Sanders or Ward falls to them at No. 3 -- in part because Darnold may be the best player the organization can acquire and because despite all the hope they bring, rookie quarterbacks come saddled with just as much uncertainty.

The Titans and Browns are best positioned for Sanders and Ward given that they hold the draft’s No. 1 and No. 2 picks, respectively. But the Raiders are in an equally dire situation to the Giants, and the Jets, Steelers, Colts and Saints all could make big changes, too.

It’s a near-lock that the Giants will draft a quarterback this year. They haven’t drafted one since Daniel Jones in 2019, so they’re overdue to take the bat off their shoulder. But it’s possible they don’t take a quarterback with the No. 3 pick, which I believe is the premise of your question.

As the New York Giants look ahead to the NFL Draft in possibly looking for their quarterback of the future, there is some speculation that they can look to free agency and sign a veteran like Sam Darnold. With the Giants looking to free agency to address some deficiencies, there are some who warn the team about going for a quarterback like Darnold.

The New York Giants may have to deal with giving up legitimate draft capital while also paying a hefty sum for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold.

And then, not long afterward, the 2025 offseason will get underway with what could be a big wave of big-name activity at the position. Several high-profile starters are on track to become free agents in March,

An NFL writer explained why it's "easy to envision" former New York Giants QB Daniel Jones taking over a specific starting role in 2025.

Sam Darnold should hit free agency this spring, and the Giants are listed as the team most likely to sign him.

"The time is now for Darnold to cash in on his strong regular season. The New York Giants could be a strong landing spot for him. They have a true No. 1 receiver in Malik Nabers and a head coach in Brian Daboll who can maximize Darnold's arm strength and athleticism, as he did with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills," Knox wrote.

With the Minnesota Vikings crumbling in Week 18 of the regular season and in the Wild Card Round, a guarantee for a return from breakout quarterback Sam Darnold seems to be eliminated. Darnold shocked the NFL landscape by leading the Vikings to a 14-3 record and nearly the No.

Former New York Giants great Tiki Barber believes the team should bring in impending free agent QB Sam Darnold on a short-term deal.