That gut-punch feeling after watching Jaxson Dart go down Monday night just got a whole lot worse. A report surfaced Tuesday, and it’s not just bad, it indicates an MRI showed way more damage than doctors initially believed the Giants’ starting quarterback sustained early in that loss to the Rams.
The Brutal Reality of Dart’s Injury
This isn’t some minor tweak, folks. We’re talking about a report that suggests Dart *could be* out for the entire rest of the season. Let that sink in for a second. Your starting QB, potentially gone for the year, and it’s only September. This team has to be reeling behind the scenes. It’s a devastating blow to their momentum and any hopes they had for making a real push.
Harbaugh Holds His Cards Close
Giants head coach John Harbaugh spoke to reporters on a videoconference shortly after that brutal report hit, and he wasn’t ready to spill all the beans. “I’m not sure exactly what news or how anything’s been stated,” Harbaugh said. “Right now, evaluations are ongoing. We haven’t got any final decisions yet, we’ve learned a lot more. I wouldn’t want to share too much until decisions get made and that takes more than one person.” He’s playing it close to the vest, which honestly, makes you even more nervous. While Harbaugh did say the team has confidence in Jameis Winston, he also made it “pretty self-evident” that losing your starting quarterback is a huge hit to what this team wants to accomplish this season. You don’t need a crystal ball to know what that means: their entire outlook just shifted.
With evaluations ongoing, the Giants are facing some brutal decisions in the coming days. The immediate future of their season hangs in the balance, and everyone is waiting to see just how long their starting QB will be sidelined.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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