Derek Carr rules out joining Giants after Jaxson Dart injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
The New York Giants are seeking a quarterback following Jaxson Dart's injury. Derek Carr declined a social media invitation to join the team, stating he is focused on a video game. Dart's knee injury, which requires surgery, will sideline him for the rest of the regular season. Jameis Winston is set to take over as the starter for Week 3 under new coach John Harbaugh.
- •Jaxson Dart suffered a significant knee injury during a game.
- •Derek Carr turned down an invitation to play for the Giants.
- •Carr expressed his priority is finding a gaming crew.
- •Jameis Winston will start for the Giants in Week 3.
- •Dart had a strong start to the season before his injury.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Derek Carr responds to suggestion of replacing Jaxson Dart at the Giants
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Giants news: Derek Carr turns down social media overature to join NY after Jaxson Dart injury
"The New York Giants are searching for an answer at quarterback after Jaxson Dart’s injury , but one retired signal caller has already ruled himself out. Former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr responded to an ML Football post asking whether the Giants should try to convince him to come out of retirement and play for the team. The post […] The post Giants news: Derek Carr turns down social media overature to join NY after Jaxson Dart injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The New York Giants are going to be without Jaxson Dart for the remainder of the season after he suffered an MCL injury on Monday. After the quarterback was able to walk off the field – unlike Caleb Williams – fans remained hopeful of Dart’s injury only being minor.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 7:45 AMDerek Carr responds to suggestion of replacing Jaxson Dart at the Giants
The New York Giants are going to be without Jaxson Dart for the remainder of the season after he suffered an MCL injury on Monday. After the quarterback was able to walk off the field – unlike Caleb Williams – fans remained hopeful of Dart’s injury only being minor.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 4:11 AMGiants news: Derek Carr turns down social media overature to join NY after Jaxson Dart injury
The New York Giants are searching for an answer at quarterback after Jaxson Dart’s injury , but one retired signal caller has already ruled himself out. Former Raiders and Saints quarterback Derek Carr responded to an ML Football post asking whether the Giants should try to convince him to come out of retirement and play for the team. The post […] The post Giants news: Derek Carr turns down social media overature to join NY after Jaxson Dart injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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