John Harbaugh motivates Giants during team meeting with Jaxson Dart out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
John Harbaugh held a significant team meeting in New York on September 23, addressing the Giants after quarterback Jaxson Dart's season-ending surgery. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale assured fans not to lose hope, highlighting Harbaugh's ability to turn adversity into opportunity. Players responded positively to the meeting, emphasizing lessons learned from past challenges. Harbaugh stressed the importance of moving forward, acknowledging the mourning process while motivating the team to focus on their next game. Martindale encouraged a strong fan presence to support the team in the coming matchup.
- •John Harbaugh emphasizes resilience after Jaxson Dart's injury.
- •Wink Martindale encourages fans to maintain support for the Giants.
- •Team meeting aimed to boost morale and focus on the next game.
- •Players express confidence in Harbaugh's leadership during adversity.
- •Injuries are common in the league, but the team must adapt and move forward.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — John Harbaugh keeps Giants believing in team meeting
"NEW YORK — Wink Martindale coached with John Harbaugh for a decade in Baltimore, and he has a message for despondent Giants fans in the wake of Jaxson Dart’s season-ending surgery: “I don’t think it’s time for everybody to put bags on their heads and show up to the stadium that way,” Martindale said, tongue-in-cheek, on the Talkin’ Ball with Pat Leonard podcast. Martindale said “a new ...
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