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Jaxson Dart to undergo season-ending surgery for knee injury

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Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Jaxson Dart to undergo season-ending surgery for knee injury
Summary

Jaxson Dart of the New York Giants suffered a knee injury during Week 2 against the Los Angeles Rams. He is expected to have season-ending surgery to repair damage to his MCL, PCL, and meniscus, although his ACL is intact. Jameis Winston will take over as the Giants' starting quarterback. Alec Pierce, wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, aggravated a prior heel injury and has been placed on IR, with a potential return not expected until Week 7. Jonathan Brooks of the Carolina Panthers is also on IR due to a groin injury, expected to miss about six weeks. Each injury not only affects the players involved but also alters team dynamics moving forward.

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Status Watch
  • •Jaxson Dart to have season-ending surgery for knee injury.
  • •Alec Pierce placed on IR after aggravating heel injury.
  • •Jonathan Brooks on IR due to a groin injury, expected to miss six weeks.
  • •Jameis Winston named starting QB for the Giants.
  • •Colts’ Josh Downs likely to become primary receiver in Pierce’s absence.
Latest Updates
  • 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Latest NFL injury updates as Jaxson Dart, Alec Pierce get news on ailments
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Several prominent quarterbacks, including Jaxson Dart, were hurt in Week 2. Here are the latest injury updates from around the NFL.

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