Jaxson Dart out for 2026 season with multi-ligament knee damage — SkimNews
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- Jaxson Dart will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after an MRI revealed medial collateral ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, and meniscus damage to his left knee, according to NFL Network
- Dart was injured on the first drive against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night when his left leg bent awkwardly as he was hit by two defenders
- Jameis Winston will take over as starting quarterback beginning Sunday against Tennessee; Winston is 3-9 in 12 NFL starts since 2024
- The Giants' next five opponents have a combined 2-8 record, giving Winston a softer stretch as he steps into the starting role
- Coach John Harbaugh, in his first season overseeing the Giants after a Week 1 win over Dallas, said the evaluation process for Dart was still ongoing as of Tuesday
- Jake Haener and Winston were the only quarterbacks at practice during the open portion; edge rusher Brian Burns (sprained ankle), receiver Malik Nabers (shoulder popped back in mid-game), and left tackle Andrew Thomas (groin) are also working through injuries
Why it matters: The Giants lose their 23-year-old franchise quarterback in coach John Harbaugh's debut season, handing the offense to Jameis Winston, who carries a 3-9 record across 12 starts since 2024. With a favorable 2-8 combined opponent record over the next five games but multiple other starters banged up, the team's playoff trajectory now rests on whether Winston can steady the position.
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