Giants QB Jaxson Dart to miss rest of season with knee injury
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of the season after tests showed he needs surgery on his left knee, multiple outlets report. Dart was hurt in the first quarter of the Giants' 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on September 21, limping off the field after a hard hit. Initial fears centered on an MCL sprain, but an MRI taken after the team returned to New Jersey revealed more significant damage to multiple ligaments. According to ESPN, surgery will end Dart's season, though the anterior cruciate ligament remained intact. The Rams won the game behind four touchdown passes from Matthew Stafford. The Giants are now weighing their options at quarterback, with media linking them to Arizona Cardinals backup Gardner Minshew, whose contract is worth $33 million. Dart became the third young quarterback sidelined in Week 2, joining Chicago's Caleb Williams and Washington's Jayden Daniels.
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Outlets: 11. Countries: 6. Facts in the shared core: 3.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart limps off field after taking Rams hit in early Giants scare. Jaxson Dart was in visible pain after taking a hard hit during the first quarter of the Giants’ “Monday Night Football” showdown with the Rams.
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffers knee injury against Rams, possible MCL issue feared. Jaxson Dart injured his left knee on a high-low hit during Monday Night Football, and the New York Giants are now evaluating a…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Giants' Jaxson Dart Exits With Concerning Injury in MNF Against Rams. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered an apparent leg injury during the first quarter of his team's game against the Rams.
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Micah Parsons Reacts to Injury for Giants QB Jaxson Dart. The New York Giants got off to a nightmare start in Monday night's Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Giants appear to avoid the worst with Jaxson Dart injury: ‘Going to be OK’. It's all going to be OK.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Giants no match for Rams as Jaxson Dart injury hangs over lopsided loss. What could go wrong for the Giants did in a 28-6 loss to the Rams on “Monday Night Football,” in a game where the story was who got injured as muc…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Rams-Giants takeaways: Davante Adams erupts as Aaron Donald changes everything. Three takeaways from the Rams’ 28-6 win over the Giants
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Davante Adams turns back the clock, Rams still look sloppy in fortuitous win over Giants. The Rams bounced back with a big win, but underneath the dominant victory was sloppiness.
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The Japan Times (outlet profile)
Matthew Stafford fires four touchdown passes as Rams cruise past Giants. On a night when the Giants lost quarterback Jaxson Dart to a left knee injury, Stafford completed 22 of 31 passes for 327 yards and one intercepti…
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Giants' season-opening high comes crashing down as Jaxson Dart's knee injury overshadows Rams' blowout win. Jaxson Dart's knee injury on "Monday Night Football" has the New York Giants awaiting MRI result…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Heroes, zeros from Giants’ ‘MNF’ loss to Rams: Davante Adams turns back the clock. Heroes, zeros and the full blitz from the Giants’ 28-6 loss to the Rams on Monday.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Jameis Winston’s ghastly performance dooms Giants after Jaxson Dart injury. It is all fun and games with Jameis Winston — until his games begin.
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NBC News (outlet profile)
These young quarterbacks were supposed to break out. Now they’re hurt.. The New York Giants’ Jaxson Dart on Monday became the latest upstart QB to be sidelined with an injury, joining the Bears’ Caleb Williams and the C…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Giants’ Hollywood hope quickly turned into a Jaxson Dart horror story. Harbaugh looked like he had seen a ghost. So did every Giants fan.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Sean McVay takes hilarious jab at ‘dumbass coach’ after Giants shellacking. McVay used levity to express a sentiment of self-deprecation.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart’s exit shouldn’t have meant the rest of the Giants gave up. Of COURSE the excitement surrounding the Giants — magnified with their sensational season opener — centered on their time-tested head coach and up-…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Giants feel Deonte Banks’ absence as Rams roll over banged up cornerbacks. The Giants badly missed Deonte Banks.
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Rams zerlegen die Giants: Donald feiert gelungenes NFL-Comeback. Die L.A. Rams haben auf ihren enttäuschenden Saisonstart die passende Antwort gegeben. Gegen die Giants warf Matthew Stafford vier Touchdown-Pässe, währen…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Dart verletzt sich früh: Giants bangen um ihren Quarterback. Die deutliche Niederlage gegen die L.A. Rams könnte für die New York Giants noch teurer werden. Quarterback Jaxson Dart hat sich bereits im ersten Drive am li…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Giants report card from NFL Week 2 loss to Rams: John Harbaugh immediately questioned one telling decision. Grading the Giants’ 28-6 loss to the Rams at SoFi Stadium on Monday:
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Donald-Comeback und Adams-Show: Rams schlagen Giants klar. Die L.A. Rams haben die New York Giants beim NFL-Comeback von Aaron Donald mit 28:6 besiegt. Matthew Stafford warf vier Touchdown-Pässe, Davante Adams überragte…
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Stafford, Adams star as Rams beat Giants after Dart's injury. The Los Angeles Rams bounced back from their dismal season opener in Australia to deliver a statement performance in their 28-6 victory against the New York…
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
New York Giants @ Los Angeles Rams highlights. Highlights of the Week 2 game between New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams.
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Sydney Morning Herald (outlet profile)
McVay's hilarious one-liner on Aussie disaster. LA Rams head coach Sean McVay labels himself a "dumb arse" following the NFL team's failed Australia trip.
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Die Nummer 99 ist wieder da: So lief Donalds NFL-Comeback. Aaron Donald ist zurück - und benötigte keine spektakuläre Statistik, um sich sofort wieder bemerkbar zu machen. Beim 28:6 seiner L.A. Rams gegen die New York G…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Dart, Daniels, Williams & Co: Die prominentesten Verletzten aus Week 2. Nach den bereits zahlreichen Vorab-Ausfällen brachte auch der zweite NFL-Spieltag der Saison 2026 reihenweise neue Verletzungssorgen mit sich. Beso…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
New York Giants rocked by injuries as Jaxson Dart limps off in crushing loss to LA Rams. Jaxson Dart was forced off in the early stages of the Giants’ heavy loss against the LA Rams
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The Independent (outlet profile)
New York Giants star Jaxson Dart suffers ‘MCL sprain’ in savage defeat to Los Angeles Rams
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Forbes (outlet profile)
Week 3 Fantasy Football Injury Report: Jaxson Dart, Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams And More. Breaking down the biggest injury news that could shape your fantasy football lineup for the upcoming week after a brutal week…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
"Vollidiot als Coach": McVay gesteht seinen großen Reise-Fehler. Nach der deutlichen Niederlage gegen die San Francisco 49ers wollte Sean McVay die ungewöhnliche Anreise der L.A. Rams nicht als Ausrede gelten lassen. Ei…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Kuriose Maßnahme: Giants nahmen verletztem Dart die Uniform weg. Jaxson Dart wollte sich von seiner Knieverletzung gegen die L.A. Rams offenbar nicht stoppen lassen. Die New York Giants mussten deshalb zu einer ungewöhn…
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Giants' Jaxson Dart tried to reenter game with knee injury but had jersey taken away: reports. Jaxson Dart reportedly tried to reenter the game after his knee injury, but the Giants went as far as taking his jersey to k…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
An awful night in L.A. was a reminder how precarious this Giants season is. As impressive as the Week 1 win over the Cowboys may have been, the follow-up produced a major step back against a far better opponent.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
The beast is back: Aaron Donald turns Rams comeback into a Hollywood homecoming. Aaron Donald returned from retirement after 1,005 days away, receiving a thunderous welcome at SoFi Stadium and helping the Rams beat the…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Internet sleuths try to discern Jaxon Dart injury lip-reading moment as Giants brace for timeline. A lot of Giants fans became professional lip readers overnight.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Eli Manning had stunned reaction to Jaxson Dart injury live on ESPN. Jaxson Dart's injury had Eli Manning in scared place.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Six things we learned from Giants’ Week 2 loss: The scary Jameis Winston Experience will now make or break season. It’s time for Jameis Winston to show if he’s worth that new extension.
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart walks off field after injury, creating an instant contrast to Caleb Williams' emotional exit. Jaxson Dart walked off the field after a reported MCL knee injury, while Caleb Williams was carted off sobbing ov…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Cam Skattebo Reveals What Giants’ Jaxson Dart Told Him After 'MNF' Injury. New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo revealed Jaxson Dart's surprising message after leaving MNF injured.
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Odell Beckham Jr, Matthew Stafford Draw Attention With 'MNF' Postgame Moment. A postgame interaction between Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford drew attention after "M…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Matthew Stafford Delivers Strong Reaction to Davante Adams' 'Elite' Performance. Veteran wide receiver Davante Adams put on a vintage performance in Monday night's win for the Los Angeles Rams.
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Sean McVay offers self-deprecating 'dropped mic' response as Los Angeles Rams are back in Super Bowl chase. Sean McVay called himself a "dumbass coach" over the Rams' Australia travel plans that preceded…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Sean McVay Takes Shot at Himself Over ‘Travel Plans’ After Rams Defeat Giants. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay called out his previous "travel plans" after his team's "MNF" victory.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Rams star speaks out after injuring Jaxson Dart with heartfelt message. Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young sent a heartfelt message to New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart after injuring him on Monday.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Davante Adams set the tone, holds Rams to ‘high standard’ instead of riding high horse. Rams looked good on Monday, but not nearly good enough to win a Super Bowl
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Aaron Donald Makes Candid Admission After Rams Return Against Giants. Aaron Donald made a candid admission about playing in his first game in over two years, a Rams' win over the Giants.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Jameis Winston struggled heavily as Rams dominate Giants | Blue Rush. Will the Giants be able to tread water in Jaxson Dart’s absence? Why was Big Blue’s pass rush so ineffective against the Rams? How will New York resp…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart could need season-ending surgery in disastrous Giants update. The news on Jaxson Dart is in, and it's much worse than feared.
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Times of India (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart injury update: Will the QB need season-ending surgery?. New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart has received troubling news regarding his knee injury from further tests. Initially, the team had hoped for a m…
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Hiobsbotschaft für die Giants: Saison für Dart wahrscheinlich beendet. Die New York Giants müssen offenbar deutlich länger als zunächst erwartet auf Jaxson Dart verzichten. Nach der Knieverletzung ihres Quarterbacks bei…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Giants haven’t made ‘final decision’ on Jaxson Dart after grim injury update. John Harbaugh isn't ready to make any declarations regarding Jaxson Dart's injury.
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart knee injury evaluation continues with serious possibility he may miss the remainder of the season. Jaxson Dart may need surgery on his MCL sprain, with a season-ending absence not ruled out as the New York G…
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Sky Sports (outlet profile)
Giants' star quarterback Dart could be forced to undergo knee surgery. New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart could be forced to undergo knee surgery that would end his season, according to ESPN.
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Giants Bracing for Life Without Jaxson Dart After ‘Likely’ Season-Ending Injury. Multiple reports Tuesday said that New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is "likely" done for the season due to his knee injur…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Giants betting odds revealed after unfortunate Jaxson Dart injury update. Oddsmakers wasted no time axing the G-Men’s betting outlook.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
How Russell Wilson reacted to Giants’ Jaxson Dart injury crusher. During Tuesday's installment of "Set, Hut!" on CBS Sports, the veteran quarterback, who spent the 2025 season with Big Blue, reacted to an ESPN report th…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart’s fantasy football outlook: Target these quarterbacks to replace injured Giants QB1. Big Blue is in big trouble — and so are Jaxson Dart fantasy owners.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Separating Giants fact from fiction after Jaxson Dart’s injury crusher. The Giants and their fanbase were hit with a devastating blow when Jaxson Dart was forced out of Monday night’s loss.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Odell Beckham Jr.’s gut-wrenching response to Jaxson Dart’s Giants injury heartbreaker. The Jaxson Dart news hit Odell Beckham Jr. like a ton of bricks.
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Giants Eyeing Reunion With Former Titans QB After Jaxson Dart Injury News. With Jaxson Dart's injury looking worse than expected, the Giants are reportedly eyeing a reunion with a former Titans QB.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Where Giants could turn for quarterback help in wake of Jaxson Dart disaster. The Giants likely need to add someone to either push Jameis Winston or be his backup ahead of Jake Haener (39 career passes). Here are some o…
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The Japan Times (outlet profile)
Giants QB Jaxson Dart could miss rest of 2026 season. An MRI exam after the Giants returned to New Jersey following their loss to the Rams detected more significant damage than previously thought.
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Times of India (outlet profile)
Giants linked to $33M Cardinals QB amid Jaxson Dart injury concern. Jaxson Dart may miss a long time for knee injury, surgery, and recovery. The New York Giants need a stopgap solution. They cannot depend solely on Jame…
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart’s season is in doubt. Aaron Judge’s playoff return is against the clock. What’s next?. Now, his next snap might not come until 2027.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart has ‘a few timelines’ with Giants in agonizing injury limbo. There is still some uncertainty when it comes to Jaxson Dart's injury.
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Giants Urged to Trade for JJ McCarthy to Save Season After Jaxson Dart Injury. The New York Giants lost quarterback Jaxson Dart to an unfortunate early-season injury in their loss to the Rams.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Rams star trolls Giants with savage meme after injuring Jaxson Dart. Rams linebacker Byron Young trolled the Giants with an Instagram meme after injuring quarterback Jaxson Dart.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
Jaxson Dart set to undergo season-ending knee surgery in devastating Giants blow. Jaxson Dart couldn't find a way back onto the field.
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Kicker (outlet profile)
Saison-Aus bestätigt: Dart muss sich Knieoperation unterziehen. Für Jaxson Dart ist die Saison nun offiziell vorbei. Der Quarterback der New York Giants wird sich nach seiner Knieverletzung gegen die Los Angeles Rams ei…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
NFL Insider Floats Colin Kaepernick-Giants Theory After Jaxson Dart Injury. Mike Florio floated a wild theory Wednesday that the New York Giants could bring Colin Kaepernick in for a workout.
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Giants Dealt Massive Blow as Jaxson Dart Set for Season-Ending Surgery. The Giants are dealing with a major setback as star QB Jaxson Dart is set for season-ending knee surgery.
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New York Post (outlet profile)
What’s next for Giants with Jaxson Dart set to undergo surgery? | Blue Rush. On a new episode of Blue Rush, Paul Schwartz and Brandon London discuss Jaxson Dart’s injured knee as the Giants’ QB1 is set to undergo season…
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NBC News (outlet profile)
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart to undergo season-ending knee surgery, reports say. New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of the season after injuring multiple ligaments in his left knee, according t…
Factual core
- Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury during the game against the Rams.
- The Los Angeles Rams defeated the New York Giants in the game.
- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels left the field early in Week 2 due to an injury.