New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart went down hard Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams, getting pulled from the game in the first quarter after taking a brutal hit right in the pocket. It looked like he suffered a left knee injury, a sight no fan wants to see from their young signal-caller, especially not this early in a game.
Another Hit, Another Scare For The Giants’ Young Star
Dart stayed on the field for a bit, a truly tense moment, before he managed to walk off under his own power and head straight to the locker room. The Giants quickly announced he was questionable to return with a knee injury, which is never a good sign when your guy gets carted away that quickly. This isn’t the first time Dart has taken a big hit either. Last season, on November 16, he got a concussion against the Chicago Bears after a nasty play where his head hit the ground on a fumble. He actually returned to that game for two plays before going to the medical tent and eventually being ruled out for the rest of the fourth quarter. That concussion cost him the next two games, and now fans have to be holding their breath waiting for the diagnosis on his knee.
A Franchise Desperate For A Break, Now Losing Its Future
The kid, who was the No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, showed so much promise as a rookie. Last year, Dart took over the offense in Week 4 and absolutely sparked the team in his 12 starts. He completed 63.7 percent of his passes for 2,272 yards, tossing 15 touchdowns against just five interceptions. And let’s not forget his legs: he rushed for an impressive 487 yards and punched in nine touchdowns on the ground. He’s supposed to be the “present and future” for a Giants franchise that’s been stuck in a serious rut, posting losing records an agonizing 11 times in the last 13 seasons. This latest setback is a crushing blow to any hope they had of finally turning things around.
Now, it’s Jameis Winston’s turn under center. The good news for Giants fans? Winston isn’t just some rookie backup. He stepped up last season when Dart was out, leading the offense to success against both the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. In those two starts, he threw for 567 yards and two touchdowns, with two interceptions. He even added a rushing touchdown and caught a receiving score on a trick play against Detroit. He’s proven he can move the chains. The Giants are facing a massive question mark with Dart’s knee injury, and the entire franchise’s desperate search for consistent winning hinges on who steps up next.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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