Giants await test results on Dart, Thomas, Nabers and Burns
The short version
- Jaxson Dart's knee injury is initially believed to be an MCL sprain; tests were set for Tuesday.
- Jameis Winston would be in line to start against the Titans if Dart is unavailable.
- Malik Nabers finished the game after his shoulder popped out and will undergo further testing.
- Brian Burns suffered a low ankle sprain; Andrew Thomas has a groin injury.
New York lost four key players to injury in Monday night's 28-6 defeat to the Rams in Inglewood.
The New York Giants fell to 1-1 on Monday night with a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, but the bigger concern was a wave of injuries. Quarterback Jaxson Dart, left tackle Andrew Thomas, wide receiver Malik Nabers and linebacker Brian Burns all left the game hurt.
Coach John Harbaugh said the team would learn more about Dart's knee after tests on Tuesday. The initial belief, per a source, is an MCL sprain, which typically carries a two-to-four week recovery if no additional damage is found. If Dart cannot play, Jameis Winston is expected to start Sunday against the Tennessee Titans at MetLife Stadium.
Thomas is dealing with a groin injury that Harbaugh's squad must monitor on a short week. Rookie J.C. Davis or second-year lineman Marcus Mbow could step in at left tackle, with Mbow the more likely option.
Nabers said his shoulder popped out when Rams cornerback Trent McDuffie raked his right arm going for the ball. He stayed in the game and finished the contest, and the team hopes further testing shows no additional damage.
Burns was diagnosed with a low ankle sprain after his left ankle was rolled up late in the fourth quarter. He has played through ankle issues before, and Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux would be in line to start if he misses time.
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