Giants' quarterback uncertainty could open door for Mason Rudolph trade
The short version
- Jaxson Dart suffered an apparent leg/knee injury in Week 2 and is out indefinitely.
- Pelissero reports Dart is getting more medical opinions that will determine if he needs season-ending knee surgery.
- Jameis Winston is now the Giants' QB1 and went 11-for-27 for 111 yards, no TDs and one INT in relief.
- The Giants have emerged as a speculated trade suitor for Steelers QB Mason Rudolph.
Jaxson Dart is out indefinitely with a knee injury that may require season-ending surgery, potentially making the Giants a suitor for Steelers QB Mason Rudolph.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is seeking additional medical opinions on the knee he injured in Week 2, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Those opinions will determine whether he needs surgery, and surgery would likely end his season.
ESPN reported that Dart is out indefinitely. Jameis Winston has taken over as the Giants' starting quarterback in his place.
Winston's first extended action was rough. He completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards with no touchdowns and one interception, posting a 37.7 passer rating.
The situation has led to speculation that the Pittsburgh Steelers could find a trade partner for quarterback Mason Rudolph in New York. The source report described Rudolph as an upgrade over Winston, though it noted there is no indication yet whether the Giants intend to make a move.
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Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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