Jaxson Dart avoided the worst-case scenario after leaving Monday night’s game. The second-year Giants quarterback still may be set to miss games, however. He is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo report.
The second-year passer lobbied to reenter the game, but the NFL.com duo notes missed time will be likely in his case. Dart left the Giants-Rams matchup in the first quarter, giving way to Jameis Winston in a 28-6 loss. New York is 1-1, and long-term Dart health will be the clear priority for John Harbaugh’s team. Harbaugh said postgame (via SNY’s Connor Hughes) the injury is in the neighborhood of an MCL sprain. An MRI is set for Tuesday.
Dart is no stranger to injury issues, having made some trips to the blue medical tent during his short career, but this setback may cost him more time than his 2025 concussion did. Dart missed two games last season because of a head injury. MCL sprains produce varying return timetables. While an IR stint may be too risky the Giants — as it would sideline their starter for at least four games — it probably will not be out of the question.
More to come.