New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season with a knee injury.
Dart was injured in the first car on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams when his left leg buckled awkwardly as he was hit by two defenders.
After initially saying he was on the verge of a medial collateral ligament injury, coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that the evaluation process for Dart was still ongoing.
An MRI revealed medial collateral ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage, according to a report from The NFL Network.
Harbaugh was scheduled to address reporters after practice later Wednesday.
The loss of the 23-year-old to a long-term injury is a significant blow to Harbaugh’s first season at the helm, which began with a win against Dallas at home in Week 1.
Jameis Winston will take over the starting role, starting Sunday against Tennessee.
The Giants’ next five opponents have a combined 2-8 record. Winston is 3-9 in 12 NFL starts since 2024.
Winston and Jake Haener, who is on the practice squad, were the only QBs in practice during the half open to reporters.
Haener, who played in eight games and started one for New Orleans two seasons ago, joined in the middle of training camp and stuck behind tight end Brandon Allen.
Dart suffered the injury in Monday’s game between the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams
Edge rusher Brian Burns, who sprained his left ankle late in the Rams game, was not on the field.
No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers, who dislocated his shoulder and returned Monday night, and starting left tackle Andrew Thomas, who limped off with a groin injury, were taking part in the bench session.
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