Dart to have surgery, miss regular season; Harbaugh won't rule out playoffs — SkimNews
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- Jaxson Dart will undergo surgery on his left knee and miss the rest of the regular season, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday, after imaging Tuesday revealed more extensive damage than initially feared.
- Dart's ACL is intact, but he has damage to his meniscus, MCL, and PCL requiring surgery with an approximately six-month recovery timeline; the Giants expect a full recovery and readiness for the 2027 season.
- Harbaugh did not rule out Dart returning for the playoffs roughly four months away, though the six-month recovery makes a postseason return seem optimistic.
- Jameis Winston was named the Giants' starter for Sunday against the Tennessee Titans after struggling in relief against the Rams (11 of 27, 111 yards, 1 interception) in Monday's 28-6 loss.
- Brian Burns is also expected to miss Sunday's game against the Titans with a low ankle sprain that will not require surgery.
- The Giants intend to add another quarterback — preferably a veteran — exploring free-agent signings, practice-squad pickups, and trades, with Jake Haener currently slated as the backup.
- Dart was injured on the seventh snap of Monday's game when hit by Rams linebacker Byron Young, sending him into Josaiah Stewart and resulting in a hard fall on his left knee.
Why it matters: The Giants lose their starting quarterback two games in, handing a 1-1 team to veteran Jameis Winston, who completed just 11 of 27 in relief. With Brian Burns also likely out Sunday, New York must decide whether to trade, sign, or promote before roster moves lock in.
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