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The Giants are sticking with Russell Wilson. Unless they aren't.

Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports that the Giants have "no sense of urgency" to bench Wilson for rookie first-rounder Jaxson Dart.

But Schefter adds this this "doesn't mean a change can't come soon at the quarterback position, but the Giants would prefer that it not happen anytime soon."

So, again, they'll be sticking with Wilson. Unless they aren't.

The Giants presumably hope to dial down the external pressure to place Dart in the game, allowing them to wait for the right time.

The Giants visit the Cowboys on Sunday, before hosting the Chiefs and Chargers. A Week 5 visit to the Saints seems to be the first best spot to make a change. Next, there's a mini-bye after the Week 6 Thursday night game against the Eagles before Week 7 at Denver.

If history is a guide, they'll play Dart when they think he's ready. In 2004, the Giants benched future Hall of Famer Kurt Warner despite a 5-4 record for then-rookie Eli Manning.

It's also possible, in theory, that the Giants will pivot to veterarn Jameis Winston before going with Dart. At this point, everything is on the table.

Unless it isn't.

The 49ers won't have Brock Purdy for Sunday's game against the Saints and they didn't sign a quarterback to the 53-man roster this week, so they had to dip down to the practice squad for someone to back up Mac Jones.

Adrian Martinez was elevated from the practice squad on Saturday. Martinez was with the Jets the last two summers and spent time on their practice squad last year, but he has never made any regular season appearances.

The 49ers also elevated tight end Brayden Willis with George Kittle on injured reserve. Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges are their other tight ends.

In addition to the elevations, the 49ers signed linebacker Curtis Robinson to the active roster and waived defensive lineman Robert Beal.

The Chargers ruled out a pair of defensive players who started in their season-opening win against the Chiefs.

Defensive back Elijah Molden injured his hamstring in practice on Thursday and missed practice the last two days. He has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Raiders along with linebacker Denzel Perryman.

Perryman injured his ankle in the win over Kansas City and did not practice at all this week. Troy Dye took over his spot on defense last week.

Linebacker Del'Shawn Phillips (toe) did not practice on Thursday, but was able to work on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. He's listed as limited for Monday.