From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
Giants QB Jaxson Dart to have knee surgery
Giants QB Jaxson Dart undergoes season-ending knee surgery, misses rest of 2026 regular season.
In brief
Giants QB Jaxson Dart undergoes season-ending knee surgery, misses rest of 2026 regular season. Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will have season-ending knee surgery and miss the rest of the 2026 NFL regular season. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Giants QB Jaxson Dart
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery and miss the rest of the 2026 regular season, head coach John Harbaugh announced Wednesday.
Injury Details
Dart's ACL is intact but has meniscus and MCL damage requiring surgery, with additional PCL damage reported by sources.
Surgery Timeline
The surgery to repair the torn meniscus and MCL carries a six-month recovery timeline, compared to nine months for an ACL tear.
Playoff Return Possibility
Head coach John Harbaugh did not rule out Dart returning if the Giants make the playoffs, though the injury was more severe than initially expected.
Temporary Replacement
The Giants will turn to Jameis Winston, who struggled after replacing Dart in Monday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Injury Occurrence
Dart suffered the injury during the opening possession of Monday's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, when hit by Rams linebacker Byron Young.
What it means
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will have season-ending knee surgery and miss the rest of the 2026 NFL regular season.
