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09/23 15:29 CDT Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee
surgery, AP source says
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source
says
By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Sports Writer
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) --- New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is
expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person
with knowledge of the details of the injury.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday
because the team had not announced Dart's status.
Dart was injured on the first drive Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams
when his left leg bent awkwardly as he was hit by two defenders. After
initially saying it was in the neighborhood of a medial collateral ligament
injury, coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday the evaluation process for Dart was
still ongoing.
An MRI revealed medial collateral ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and
meniscus damage, according to a report by NFL Network. Harbaugh is scheduled to
address reporters after practice later Wednesday, his 64th birthday.
Losing the 23-year-old face of the franchise to a long-term injury would be a
significant blow in Harbaugh's first season in charge, which began with a
victory against Dallas at home in Week 1. Jameis Winston takes over the
starting role beginning Sunday against Tennessee.
The Giants' next five opponents have a combined 2-8 record. Winston is 3-9 in
12 NFL starts since 2024.
Winston and Jake Haener, who is on the practice squad, were the only QBs at
practice during the portion open to reporters. Haener, who played in eight
games and started one for New Orleans two seasons ago, joined midway through
training camp and stuck around over journeyman Brandon Allen.
Edge rusher Brian Burns, who sprained his left ankle late in the Rams game, was
not on the field. No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers, who popped his shoulder back
into place and returned Monday night, and starting left tackle Andrew Thomas,
who limped off with a groin injury, were participating in the unpadded session.
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AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Tampa, Florida, contributed to this report.
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