John Harbaugh discusses Jaxson Dart's medical tent visit in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:12 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 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.
- 9:12 PMYahoo Sports — John 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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