Giants QB Jaxson Dart Facing Extended Absence After Knee Injury
The short version
- Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury Monday night against the Rams on the Giants' first series
- NFL Network reports the injury is worse than expected and could end his 2026 season
- Initial tests showed a possible sprained MCL and negative X-rays before Tuesday's MRI
- Jameis Winston, signed to a two-year, $13 million extension, is expected to take over at quarterback
- The Eagles and Giants meet in Week 9 in Philadelphia and Week 18 in New Jersey
A knee injury suffered Monday night against the Rams could keep Jaxson Dart out for much of the 2026 season, with Jameis Winston in line to start.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart hurt his left knee during the opening drive of Monday night's game against the Rams, and the damage appears more serious than the team first believed. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, the second-year passer will be sidelined for a lengthy stretch that could cover the remainder of the 2026 season.
Early indications had been encouraging for New York. Reports Monday night suggested the Giants were working under the assumption of a sprained MCL, and ESPN noted that X-rays came back clean, with an MRI scheduled for Tuesday. Those subsequent scans apparently revealed a worse outcome.
The injury carries implications for the NFC East race. Philadelphia and New York are set to meet twice, with the Eagles hosting in Week 9 and visiting in Week 18.
With Dart unavailable, the Giants are anticipated to turn to veteran Jameis Winston, who re-signed with the club on a two-year deal worth $13 million this offseason. A 2025 first-round pick, Dart opened the year strong against Dallas, going 23 of 29 for 230 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 54 more.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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