Jaxson Dart discusses frequent blue tent visits after preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Jaxson Dart, playing for the Giants, experienced a mandatory check in the blue medical tent after taking a significant hit during the preseason opener against the Vikings on August 15. Following the incident, in which he returned to throw a touchdown pass, Dart expressed confusion over his repeated visits to the tent for evaluation. He acknowledged that his recent evaluations stemmed from getting the wind knocked out of him, rather than a serious injury. The NFL's protocol for concussion checks continues to be strictly enforced, especially after last year's issues surrounding Dart's evaluations under former coach Brian Daboll.
- •Dart was checked after a hit from Vikings safety Jay Ward.
- •He returned to play and threw a touchdown shortly after.
- •Dart questioned the need for frequent blue tent visits.
- •He clarified he only experienced a wind knock-out, not a concussion.
- •The NFL maintains strict protocols for assessing head injuries.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxson Dart "puzzled" that he ends up in blue tent so often
"Dart was checked after taking a big hit on a sack against the Vikings.
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