Jaxson Dart suffers season-ending injury in Giants' second game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained a severe knee injury during the second game of the season against the opposing defense. Dart was attempting a throw when he was tackled awkwardly, leading to the injury. An MRI revealed damage to his meniscus, MCL, and PCL, necessitating surgery. With Dart out, coach John Harbaugh must adjust the offensive strategy as Jameis Winston takes over as the starter for the remainder of the season.
- •Dart injured his left knee during his second game of the season.
- •The injury occurred while attempting a pass to tight end Theo Johnson.
- •He will undergo surgery to address multiple ligament injuries.
- •Coach Harbaugh now relies on Jameis Winston as starting quarterback.
- •Dart's initial injury assessments indicated optimism despite the eventual surgery decision.
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — After Jaxson Dart helped seal Giants recruitment of John Harbaugh, coach now faces bleak debut season
"The Giants have a chance to settle their offense and keep their season floor afloat. Their ceiling, meanwhile, faces serious doubt.
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