Giants focus on QB Jaxson Dart's development under new coach Harbaugh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
The New York Giants emphasize quarterback Jaxson Dart's growth as a key priority for the 2026 NFL season. New head coach John Harbaugh aims to maximize Dart's potential after drafting him 25th overall in 2025, hoping to break the team's ongoing losing streak since their 2011 Super Bowl win. Dart showcased talent during his rookie season but needs to develop key skills such as patience in the pocket and reading defenses. Harbaugh has a history of successfully developing quarterbacks, having worked with Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson in Baltimore.
- •John Harbaugh hired as Giants' head coach before the 2026 season.
- •Jaxson Dart was drafted 25th overall in 2025 after a disappointing period with Daniel Jones.
- •Dart showed promise in rookie season, needing improvement on pocket awareness and decision-making.
- •Harbaugh previously developed quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson during his tenure in Baltimore.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Giants’ top 10 most important players: No. 1 — QB Jaxson Dart
"Getting Dart’s development right is critical to the team’s future.
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