John Harbaugh discusses Jaxson Dart's medical tent visit in preseason opener
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:38 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart experienced a scare in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings when he was taken to the medical tent for a concussion evaluation after a hard hit. Dart returned quickly and completed a touchdown pass to rookie Malachi Fields. Giants head coach John Harbaugh expressed concerns over offensive blocking, stating, "We need to block better," following the incident. Harbaugh was surprised at the medical evaluation procedure but acknowledged the priority on player safety. The Giants hope Dart's injury history from last season does not repeat this year.
- •Dart took a hard shot on the final play of the first quarter.
- •He was evaluated for a concussion but returned to the game.
- •Harbaugh emphasized the need for better blocking after the incident.
- •Dart threw a touchdown pass as his final play in the game.
- •Former Giants coach Brian Daboll faced a fine over Dart's concussion checks last year.
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — John Harbaugh blasts pass protection after Jaxson Dart injury scare
- 11:38 AMYahoo Sports — John Harbaugh on Jaxson Dart's trips to medical tent: I'm sure his history comes into play
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — John Harbaugh Disagrees With Jaxson Dart’s Criticism of NFL’s Medical Tent Policy After Huge Hit Against Vikings
- 9:38 PMNBCSports.com — John Harbaugh on Jaxson Dart’s visit to medical tent: We need to block better - NBC Sports
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — John Harbaugh on Jaxson Dart's visit to medical tent: We need to block better
"Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart said he was "puzzled" by having to go into the sideline medical tent after taking a big hit during Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings because he feels like it happens to him more frequently than other quarterbacks.
"In the preseason opener vs the Minnesota Vikings, it was deja vu for New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. He continued his tradition of hitting the medical tent from last year after taking a brutal hit.
"Jaxson Dart was sent to the medical tent after a blown pass-blocking assignment left him vulnerable during the Giants' preseason debut.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:22 PMJohn Harbaugh blasts pass protection after Jaxson Dart injury scare
Jaxson Dart was sent to the medical tent after a blown pass-blocking assignment left him vulnerable during the Giants' preseason debut.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:38 AMJohn Harbaugh on Jaxson Dart's trips to medical tent: I'm sure his history comes into play
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart said he was "puzzled" by having to go into the sideline medical tent after taking a big hit during Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings because he feels like it happens to him more frequently than other quarterbacks.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:12 AMJohn Harbaugh Disagrees With Jaxson Dart’s Criticism of NFL’s Medical Tent Policy After Huge Hit Against Vikings
In the preseason opener vs the Minnesota Vikings, it was deja vu for New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. He continued his tradition of hitting the medical tent from last year after taking a brutal hit.
- NBCSports.comAug 15, 2026, 9:38 PMJohn Harbaugh on Jaxson Dart’s visit to medical tent: We need to block better - NBC Sports
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart put the team's fans on a rollercoaster ride in Saturday's preseason opener against the Vikings.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:12 PMJohn Harbaugh on Jaxson Dart's visit to medical tent: We need to block better
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart put the team's fans on a rollercoaster ride in Saturday's preseason opener against the Vikings.
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