Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart out with serious knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Jaxson Dart, the quarterback for the New York Giants, will miss an extended period after suffering a serious knee injury during a loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Initially reported as an MCL sprain, an MRI revealed more extensive damage, raising concerns of a possible season-ending injury. The setback means Dart will not play against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6. In his absence, Jameis Winston will take the lead for the Giants after recently signing a two-year contract extension. Dart was considered one of the most exciting young quarterbacks before his injury.
- •Dart suffers a serious knee injury during Monday night's game.
- •MRI results indicate more damage than initially expected.
- •Dart will not play against the Saints in Week 6.
- •Jameis Winston will start for the Giants in Dart's absence.
- •Dart previously compared to Tyler Shough, drafted later by the Saints.
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Tyler Shough, Jaxson Dart's duel has to wait after Giants QB injury
"Tyler Shough's duel with Jaxson Dart will have to wait after the New York Giants QB suffered a more serious knee injury than first expected.
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