The New York Giants may have had their game plan — and season trajectory — disrupted on the opening series Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams. Quarterback Jaxson Dart went down with a knee injury after an incomplete pass on third-and-7; he was hit by two Rams defenders while airborne and immediately showed signs of pain. Dart walked off the field with trainers and was checked in the blue medical tent before heading to the locker room, ultimately being listed as questionable to return. Jameis Winston came in to relieve him on the next drive.
Later in the first quarter wide receiver Malik Nabers briefly exited with a shoulder issue but came back early in the second. Dart, the Giants’ 25th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss, had opened the season with a strong performance against the Cowboys, throwing for 230 yards and three touchdowns. Durability has been a concern early in his career: Dart missed two games last season after sustaining a concussion.
Fan Take: This matters because Dart’s availability will shape the Giants’ short-term outlook and reveal how ready their depth chart is to handle adversity. More broadly, repeated injuries to young quarterbacks underscore ongoing concerns about player protection and the importance of developing reliable backups in the NFL.
Source: www.foxsports.com
