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New York Giants Jaxson Dart Returns To Field After Rough Ota Practice

Bonisiwe Shabane
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new york giants jaxson dart returns to field after rough ota practice

The New York Giants are about to travel back in time to the pre-Jaxson Dart days in Week 11, thanks to a concussion that will sideline the rookie. Big Blue has grown accustomed to competent quarterback play since Dart took over in Week 4, something they haven't seen much of in the post-Eli Manning era. Now it's a return to the days of old, living life without their emerging star. Change has been a theme for the Giants since their Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears. It was the loss that ultimately led to the firing of head coach Brian Daboll. It was the loss that knocked Dart out with a concussion.

It was the loss that saw interim head coach Mike Kafka elevate Jameis Winston to QB2 after Russell Wilson proved to be ineffective. The Giants, their fans and Dart are familiarizing themselves with the league's concussion protocol, hoping a return is coming sooner rather than later. Dart could return as early as Week 12 if he clears concussion protocol. Jaxson Dart has been a revelation for the New York Giants, who appear to have found their franchise quarterback. However, Dart has played a bit recklessly this year, and it caught up with him on Nov. 9 against the Chicago Bears.

He suffered a concussion in the second half of the Giants’ loss in Chicago, forcing him to miss the rest of the game as the Bears completed a comeback win. Dart appeared to take the hit that caused the concussion on a fumble in the third quarter but didn’t immediately leave the game. Former Giants head coach Brian Daboll said he pulled Dart after the quarterback seemed groggy on his next few plays following the fumble. Of course. Naturally. pic.twitter.com/62dcv08iDU

With Dart now in concussion protocol, New York may be without its starting quarterback for a few weeks. The Giants ruled him as inactive for their Week 11 matchup with the Packers. Jameis Winston, recently named the team's backup over Russell Wilson, is now in line to start Sunday's game. While the Giants have all but confirmed Jaxson Dart will miss Sunday's home meeting against the Packers due to a concussion, there's reason to believe the rookie quarterback's absence won't linger beyond this week. Dart stretched alongside teammates during practice on Friday, just moments after interim head coach Mike Kafka told reporters the youngster is "on track" with where he should be in the league's concussion protocol. Only time will tell if another full week of proper rest and recovery clears Dart for a Week 12 return against the Lions, but his presence at Friday's practice is a clear sign of...

"I think he's on track in the protocol, where he's supposed to be on this day," Kafka said of Dart, who hasn't practiced all week. "I don't know if it's like over-track, under-track. [The doctors] just said he's on track, which is great news for me." Once the Giants officially rule out Dart, starting duties will be handed to veteran backup Jameis Winston, poised to take the field for the first time since Week 14 of last season. Russell Wilson is now the stand-in and considered the third-stringer on a healthy depth chart. Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart unexpectedly showed up on the practice field Friday to stretch with his teammates and then worked out after.

That marked a step forward in Dart’s progression through the concussion protocol despite being ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers (5-3-1). Interim head coach Mike Kafka has said multiple times that Dart is “on track” in the protocol, but he was careful not to discuss the details or timeline of Dart’s concussion. “He’s still in the protocol, and I wouldn’t want to speak on what the severity of it is,” Kafka said. “I know our guys are taking care of him, and he’s been around the building and around the guys. So it’s been cool to see him.” Caution with Dart would be prudent here by the Giants (2-8).

Their season is over. Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo are out for good. And Dart has been evaluated for a concussion four times in four months. Brian Daboll lost his job, in part, because he could not keep Jaxson Dart healthy. The New York Giants, of course, let go of their head coach Monday after Dart sustained a concussion and did not return in their 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Soldier... Dart rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns on six carries against the Bears but was evaluated for a concussion for the fourth time in his brief seven-start NFL career.

Despite sustaining the concussion after losing a fumble with 5:13 left in the third quarter, and even though the rookie QB “didn’t seem right” according to Daboll, Dart played two snaps on New York’s... He was ultimately ruled out of the game in the fourth quarter. Giants QB Jaxson Dart exited Sunday's loss against the Bears because of a concussion. Patrick McDermott / Getty Images CHICAGO — If the scene that unfolded with Jaxson Dart on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field felt all too familiar, that’s because it was. The New York Giants’ rookie quarterback entered the NFL’s concussion protocol for the fourth time in four months, spanning his preseason debut and seven regular-season starts.

Before Sunday, he had cleared that protocol three times, but amid the Giants’ crushing 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears, he was unable to do so again. Dart entered the blue medical tent between the end of the third quarter and the beginning of the fourth, with the Giants driving to extend their 17-10 lead. Dart had played the final snaps of the third quarter, so when backup Russell Wilson entered the game to start the fourth, it took many by surprise, including some of his Giants’ teammates. When Dart finally exited the medical tent after being evaluated, he didn’t rush out to find his helmet and seamlessly hop back into the huddle, as he had twice before this season. Instead, Dart slowly walked down the Giants’ sideline and into the locker room as the game carried on without him. The New York Giants return to the field on Monday for their final week of organized team activities (OTAs).

They will head into mandatory minicamp next week. When the Giants traded up to select Jaxson Dart with the 25th overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, they were confident in their selection. After all of the pre-draft meetings and workouts, Dart was at the top of their list, and they didn’t want to risk not getting him by waiting until the second round. Since joining the team, all reports and statements about Dart have been positive. He’s intelligent, professional, works hard, and has largely performed well. Everyone has their days, though, and Dart suffered a tough session last Thursday.

Not only did the practice end with a massive brawl, but Dart did not play well. Join the discussion → Share your thoughts! Read more from our local writers → MI Secretary of State Candidate - Amanda Love Rookie quarterback throws a pair of interceptions EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Not every day is going to be perfect in the life of an NFL quarterback, especially a rookie quarterback just learning the ropes.

New York Giants’ rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart had one of those less-than-perfect days during Thursday’s OTA. Unofficially, Dart went 6 of 12 with a pair of interceptions during Thursday’s practice. Dart also had a couple of passes batted down at the line of scrimmage. He took one rep with the first team during practice. One of Dart’s interceptions was an underthrown deep sideline route intended for Da’Quan Felton that was grabbed by cornerback Tre Hawkins. The second interception, by undrafted rookie free agent Makari Paige, came when Dart was flushed out of the pocket and moving to his left.

Here are the other quarterback stats for the day: Jaxson Dart exited the Week 10 New York Giants game against the Chicago Bears after he sustained a concussion on a running play during the second half. Then, midway through the fourth quarter, he was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Just moments after Dart's exit, 10-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson completed a 41-yard pass to running back Devin Singletary that helped New York extend its lead to 20-10 was just over 10 minutes... Without Dart, however, the Giants ultimately lost the game after Bears quarterback Caleb Williams scored two touchdowns in the game's final four minutes. The loss dropped the Giants to 2-8 on the season that includes an 0-6 record on the road.

Dart went 19 of 29 for 242 yards against the Bears prior to leaving the game. He also made NFL history on Sunday, becoming the first quarterback to ever rush for a touchdown in five consecutive games. He ran for 66 yards and two scores prior to getting hurt. JAXSON DART'S 2ND RUSHING TD OF THE GAMENYGvsCHI on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/1lqvQ81Myx

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