Jaxson Dart aims for breakout season with Giants under John Harbaugh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The New York Giants are entering the 2026 season with Jaxson Dart starting his second year in the NFL. Following the hiring of head coach John Harbaugh, Dart looks to capitalize on a successful rookie campaign where he threw for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and rushed for 487 yards. Analysts predict Dart could experience significant growth, similar to Drake Maye's last season. With a strengthened roster featuring key players like Malik Nabers and Isaiah Likely, Dart is set for a pivotal year as the Giants aim to return to Super Bowl contention.
- •Dart was drafted by the Giants with the No. 25 overall pick last year.
- •He completed 63.7% of his passes in 2025, accumulating 2,272 yards.
- •Analyst Michael Fabiano predicts a major leap for Dart this season.
- •Dart will have key offensive weapons returning, including Nabers and Likely.
- •The Giants are looking to improve under new head coach John Harbaugh.
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Giants’ Jaxson Dart Gets Major Update on His Future
"The New York Giants are entering a new era of football in 2026. John Harbaugh was hired to be the new head coach during the offseason to replace Brian Daboll. Jaxson Dart will also be entering his second season in the NFL.Dart, who was drafted last year by the Giants with the No. 25 overall […] The post Giants’ Jaxson Dart Gets Major Update on His Future appeared first on HEAVY.
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