Jaxson Dart returns to help Giants with touchdown pass
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:29 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Jaxson Dart left the game briefly for a concussion evaluation after a sack in the first quarter. Jameis Winston replaced him and converted a long third down, allowing Dart to return. On his first play back, Dart threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to rookie Malachi Fields, contributing to the Giants' offensive efforts. This incident highlights Dart's importance to the team's performance this season.
- •Dart was evaluated for a concussion in the first quarter.
- •Winston's pass to Singletary set up Dart's return.
- •Dart threw a 15-yard touchdown to Malachi Fields.
- •The incident reflects his importance to the Giants this season.
- 12:29 AMYahoo Sports — “Every Time That I Get Hit”: Jaxson Dart Calls Out NFL Over Repeated Medical Tent Visits After Major Injury Scare Against Vikings
- 11:31 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxson Dart receives concussion check, throws TD in Giants preseason debut
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I’m Still Puzzled’ — Jaxson Dart Sounds Off on Getting Another Concussion Test After Hit in Preseason
- 8:19 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxson Dart throws touchdown pass in second quarter but Giants fall to Vikings, 13-10, in preseason opener
- 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxson Dart throws TD pass after passing concussion test
- 6:07 PMNBCSports.com — Jaxson Dart returns from medical tent to throw TD - NBC Sports
- 5:47 PMYahoo Sports — Jaxson Dart returns from medical tent to throw TD
"EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jaxson Dart received yet another concussion check in Saturday’s 13-10 Giants preseason opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The second-year quarterback fortunately cleared the protocol, returned to the game and threw a touchdown pass to rookie receiver Malachi Fields. But it is beyond concerning that Dart’s penchant for visiting the blue medical tent as a rookie bled ...
"The 2026 preseason opener on Saturday, August 15, almost left the New York Giants fans’ hearts skipping a beat. Minnesota Vikings safety Jay Ward blitzed past the O-line and crashed into Jaxson Dart, sending him to the ground.
"The Giants got an unwelcome reminder of Jaxson Dart's rookie season when the quarterback went to the sideline medical tent after the end of the first quarter, but they wound up with a happy ending to the offensive possession.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 12:29 AM“Every Time That I Get Hit”: Jaxson Dart Calls Out NFL Over Repeated Medical Tent Visits After Major Injury Scare Against Vikings
The 2026 preseason opener on Saturday, August 15, almost left the New York Giants fans’ hearts skipping a beat. Minnesota Vikings safety Jay Ward blitzed past the O-line and crashed into Jaxson Dart, sending him to the ground.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:31 PMJaxson Dart receives concussion check, throws TD in Giants preseason debut
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jaxson Dart received yet another concussion check in Saturday’s 13-10 Giants preseason opening loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The second-year quarterback fortunately cleared the protocol, returned to the game and threw a touchdown pass to rookie receiver Malachi Fields. But it is beyond concerning that Dart’s penchant for visiting the blue medical tent as a rookie bled ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:33 PM‘I’m Still Puzzled’ — Jaxson Dart Sounds Off on Getting Another Concussion Test After Hit in Preseason
New York Giants’ young quarterback Jaxson Dart took a massive hit from the Minnesota Vikings’ Jay Ward in the first quarter on Saturday at MetLife Stadium. Dart was removed from the game and sent to the medical tent.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:19 PMJaxson Dart throws touchdown pass in second quarter but Giants fall to Vikings, 13-10, in preseason opener
The Giants lost their preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings, 13-10, on Saturday afternoon at MetLife Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:20 PMJaxson Dart throws TD pass after passing concussion test
Big hits and big plays from NY Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart against the Minnesota Vikings.
- NBCSports.comAug 15, 2026, 6:07 PMJaxson Dart returns from medical tent to throw TD - NBC Sports
The Giants got an unwelcome reminder of Jaxson Dart's rookie season when the quarterback went to the sideline medical tent after the end of the first quarter, but they wound up with a happy ending to the offensive possession.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:47 PMJaxson Dart returns from medical tent to throw TD
The Giants got an unwelcome reminder of Jaxson Dart's rookie season when the quarterback went to the sideline medical tent after the end of the first quarter, but they wound up with a happy ending to the offensive possession.
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