The NFL‘s joint review into the New York Giants‘ recent handling of a concussion evaluation for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has produced tangible discipline and thrown the franchise’s sideline procedures into the spotlight.
The NFL and NFLPA reportedly found a breach in protocol during the Giants’ 34-17 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6, in which Dart was being evaluated for a concussion during the second half of the game, and other members of the team interfered.
Images showed both head coach Brian Daboll and running back Cam Skattebo approaching the blue medical tent, drawing the formal review and a league reminder to teams that only essential medical personnel may be present during evaluations.
On Friday, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo revealed the league’s official punishment, fining the organization $200,000, Daboll $100,000, and Skattebo $15,000 for reportedly violating concussion protocol.
Daboll signed a five-year contract as the Giants’ head coach in 2022, a deal valued at between $25 and $30 million, giving him an average annual salary of around $5 or $6 million, making the $100k fine a significant loss.
As a rookie fourth-round draft pick, Skattebo’s punishment is far more consequential; he signed a four-year, $5.27 million contract, averaging just over $1.3 million annually, with a mere $840k base salary in 2025 ($15k of which is now lost).
On the field, the incident revolves around Dart, whose rookie season has been promising thus far; through six games, Dart has completed 71 of 118 passes (60.2%) for 791 yards, seven touchdowns, and three interceptions, along with 178 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.
Skattebo, meanwhile, has led the team on the ground, rushing for 398 yards and five touchdowns on 98 carries (4.1 yards per carry), while also adding 189 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown on 23 receptions.
Both of their respective performances have energized a struggling offense that sits at 2-5 entering their Week 8 rematch against the Eagles.
This time, the Giants travel to Lincoln Financial Field, where Philadelphia is considered a 7.5-point home favorite.
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