INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 25: General manager Joe Schoen of the New York Giants speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Giants GM: Drafting QB not 'mandatory'

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The New York Giants aren't feeling the pressure to pick a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft after the offseason additions of veterans Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson.

"With the signing of (Winston and Wilson), I think we put ourselves in a position where I don't think that's mandatory," general manager Joe Schoen said Wednesday. "I think the two guys we've signed have played a lot of ball, they've got a lot of skins on the wall, and I do think we've upgraded that room compared to where it was a year ago."

Schoen also described signal-caller Tommy DeVito as "still developing" and said he's "happy" with the team's quarterback room overall.

The Giants, who hold the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, have scheduled private workouts with several quarterback prospects, including Colorado's Shedeur Sanders, Alabama's Jalen Milroe, and Louisville's Tyler Shough.

However, Schoen emphasized that while landing a franchise passer remains a priority, "the value has to be right," per Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports.

Schoen also revealed that he's "received some calls" from teams inquiring about moving up to the No. 3 pick and is open to a deal. But he added that he's also comfortable staying put, noting that he likes the options available at the spot.

If New York doesn't take a quarterback with the No. 3 overall selection, pass-rusher Abdul Carter could be available to select, as quarterback Cam Ward and two-way star Travis Hunter are expected to go first and second overall, respectively.

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