New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart could reportedly be done for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury during Monday night’s 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo, MRI results showed the damage was worse than expected. Dart will be out for an «extended period of time» and the injury could end his season.
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Giants head coach John Harbaugh met with reporters Tuesday afternoon and said Dart continues to be evaluated and they have not made any decisions on the quarterback’s future status. The team «learned a lot more» about the injury after the MRI.
«It’s an ongoing conversation about the health of a player, of a person,» Harbaugh said. «We have to prepare for the range of possibilities.»
As for whether the injury could require season-ending surgery, Harbaugh said, «I don’t think I can comment on that right now until we know for sure what’s going to happen.»
Dart suffered the injury in the first quarter and did not return to the game. X-rays were negative and the second-year signal-caller underwent an MRI on Tuesday after the team returned home from Los Angeles.
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During the first drive of the game, Dart dropped back to pass and jumped to make a downfield shot while under pressure. He became trapped between Rams linebackers Josaiah Stewart and Byron Young before falling to the ground clutching his left knee.
After being treated on the field, Dart limped off and was taken for further evaluation. He was initially listed as questionable to return before being ruled out. He returned later without his uniform and watched the rest of the game from the sideline.
Jameis Winston, who signed a two-year, $13 million extension before Week 1, finished the game 11-for-27 with 111 passing yards, one interception and two sacks.
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Jaxson Dart among Giants MNF injury concerns
Dart wasn’t the only injured big man out Monday night.
Wide receiver Malik Nabers injured his right shoulder in the first quarter. Nabers told reporters afterward that the shoulder came out and he replaced it, allowing him to return to the game on the next series.
A Rams offensive lineman grazed linebacker Brian Burns’ left ankle and needed help getting off the field. He limped to the Giants locker room and was diagnosed with a sprained ankle. He was reportedly wearing a boot on his left foot, and while he said it’s «nothing serious,» it’s unclear if Burns will ever be missing.
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Left tackle Andrew Thomas suffered a groin injury on the team’s final offensive play, but no update on his status has been provided.
The Giants entered the game without cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Paulson Adebo, who were ruled out due to injury.
The Giants’ next two games will be at home against the Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals. They will travel again during Week 5 to face the Washington Commanders and return home for Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints. They will then travel to face the Houston Texans before their Week 8 bye.
