Jaxson Dart sustains knee injury as Giants face Rams in Week 2

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Jaxson Dart sustains knee injury as Giants face Rams in Week 2
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart exited Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams after suffering a knee injury during the team's first drive. Dart was hit hard on a third-down incompletion and was immediately seen clutching his knee. He was able to walk off the field, although he appeared to limp, and was evaluated in the medical tent before heading to the locker room. Veteran Jameis Winston replaced him as the Giants' quarterback. Dart was previously coming off a strong performance in Week 1 against the Cowboys. His status for a return is currently uncertain.

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  • Dart was injured on the first drive against the Rams.
  • He walked to the locker room for evaluation.
  • Jameis Winston is now the Giants' quarterback.
  • Dart had 3 completions for 20 yards before the injury.
  • His return remains questionable as evaluations continue.
Latest Updates
  • 1:46 AMESPN NFLGiants QB Dart limps off field with knee injury, questionable to return
  • 1:40 AMYahoo SportsGiants QB Jaxson Dart leaves game vs. Rams with knee injury
  • 1:34 AMYahoo SportsNew York Giants Urged to Consider QB Trade After Jaxson Dart Injury
  • 1:31 AMYahoo SportsGiants news: Jaxson Dart replaced by Jameis Winston vs. Rams after gruesome injury
  • 1:18 AMYahoo Sports'Brutal.' What fans are saying about Jaxson Dart, Malik Nabers injuries
  • 12:55 AMYahoo Sports‘ManningCast’ reaction to Jaxson Dart injury shows immediate concern for Giants QB’s leg
  • 12:50 AMCBS NFLGiants' Jaxson Dart sustains apparent knee injury against Rams, Jameis Winston takes over
  • 12:47 AMYahoo SportsJaxson Dart questionable to return Monday night
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The New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered what appeared to be a serious lower-body injury in the first quarter of their Monday Night Football showdown against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Dart was trying to throw the ball when he was taken down by Rams defenders. He immediately collapsed to the ground and did not […] The post Giants news: Jaxson Dart replaced by Jameis Winston vs. Rams after gruesome injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The New York Giants and head coach John Harbaugh came into Monday Night Football against the Los Angeles Rams looking to improve to 2-0. After knocking off the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1, the excitement surrounding the Giants has been obvious. Jaxson Dart and the offense looked very dangerous. Unfortunately, New York saw Dart go […] The post New York Giants Urged to Consider QB Trade After Jaxson Dart Injury appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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New York Giants starting quarterback Jaxson Dart went down with a left knee injury on the team’s first drive in a "Monday Night Football" matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Dart’s leg appeared to take a hit immediately after taking a blow from Rams pass rusher Josaiah Stewart. Rams linebacker Byron Young also made contact with Dart, who stayed on the turf holding his knee. The second-year ...

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