Jaxson Dart exits with knee injury as Giants fans call for Tommy DeVito
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The short version
- Jaxson Dart left the Giants' game vs. the Rams with a suspected MCL sprain in the first quarter.
- Dart walked off under his own power and the injury is not expected to end his season.
- Backup Jameis Winston struggled in relief, drawing criticism from fans online.
- Fans called for Tommy DeVito, now a Patriots backup, to be brought back to New York.
- DeVito threw eight touchdowns and three interceptions for the Giants in 2023.
The rookie quarterback left Monday's game against the Rams with a suspected MCL sprain, and Jameis Winston's relief play sparked fan demands for a familiar face.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart left Monday's game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium after suffering a first-quarter injury. The injury is believed to be an MCL sprain, though Dart was able to leave the field without assistance.
The 23-year-old is expected to miss some time, but the issue is not considered season-ending. Some fans speculated online that Dart could be out roughly four to six weeks based on what they thought they saw from a sideline exchange.
Concern grew among the fanbase after backup Jameis Winston struggled in relief against the Rams. That performance prompted a wave of posts on X urging the team to revisit the quarterback position.
Many fans called for the return of Tommy DeVito, who was released by the Giants last summer and now serves as the backup to Drake Maye on the New England Patriots. DeVito appeared for the Giants during the 2023 season under head coach Brian Daboll, throwing eight touchdowns against three interceptions.
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