Russell Wilson is the Giants’ new quarterback, making this his third team in three years and fourth team in his long career.
While Wilson has changed teams frequently over the past few years, one thing hasn’t changed: his number. The veteran quarterback has always worn the same No. 3 in each one of his stops, making it a clear choice for his preference in New York.
However, the Giants already gave out the No. 3, as a second-year cornerback wore the number last season for New York. Therefore, will Wilson maintain his personal tradition with the Giants? Here’s the latest.
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What number will Russell Wilson wear with the Giants?
Wilson has been No. 3 throughout his NFL career, and that will continue with the Giants. Wilson announced on Wednesday that he will be wearing No. 3 in New York, which means cornerback Deonte Banks will be changing his number for the upcoming season.
Russ will be rocking 3 ?? pic.twitter.com/VoQerZY2I7
— New York Giants (@Giants) April 2, 2025
Wilson thanked Banks on social media, calling the cornerback a “young star.”
Salute to my guy & young star Tae Banks! Grateful for you letting me wear #3 King! Full of gratitude ???? @Giants
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 2, 2025
It’s unclear exactly what Wilson gave Banks to acquire the No. 3, but the new teammates were able to come to an agreement nonetheless.
Deonte Banks number
Banks was a star cornerback at Maryland, where he wore the No. 3 for the Terrapins. However, after getting drafted in the first round by the Giants in 2023, Banks had to wear No. 25 as wide receiver Sterling Shepard wore No. 3.
Last offseason, Shepard left the team in free agency, allowing Banks to wear No. 3 for the first time. This year, with Wilson signing with New York, the quarterback was able to convince Banks to change his number, as Banks will instead wear No. 2.
Number 2️⃣ for Tae! pic.twitter.com/nFSpBZAjVO
— New York Giants (@Giants) April 2, 2025
Banks will be wearing his third number in three years, which is more number changes than some players have had in their entire careers.
