Slayton, a downfield threat entering his seventh with the Giants, stands to benefit from the addition of Wilson, whose deep ball remains his go-to. Wilson has already demonstrated a propensity to throw down the field, even on concepts when an underneath receiver is the primary read, Slayton said.

Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson seems to be making a positive impact in the New York Giants' locker room.

Russell Wilson may or may not still have the ability to play football at an elite level. The New York Giants quarterback, though, is undoubtedly an elite name-dropper. During a post-practice session with media on Thursday that lasted roughly 12 minutes,