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Giants QB Options Ranked
Giants weigh QB options after Winston's Week 3 start.
In brief
Giants weigh QB options after Winston's Week 3 start. Giants consider Jameis Winston as backup after Jaxson Dart's knee injury ends his season. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Giants QB Options
Jameis Winston's Week 3 start against Titans could determine New York's quarterback plans after Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee injury.
Current Roster Status
Giants have only Winston and Jake Haener on active roster with no quarterback on practice squad.
Dart's Injury Details
Dart suffered MCL, PCL and meniscus damage requiring surgery after Week 2 knee injury against Rams.
Top QB Options
Reportedly available: Jimmy Garoppolo, Gardner Minshew II, J.J. McCarthy, Mac Jones, Justin Fields, Brandon Allen.
Mac Jones Analysis
49ers won't move Jones without significant return; he ranks 36th in touchdown-to-interception ratio since 2023.
Justin Fields Analysis
Fields played under Matt Nagy but Chicago ranked 32nd in passing success rate and 29th in offensive success rate.
Gardner Minshew II
Minshew has been ineffective since 2023; benched for Aidan O'Connell in Las Vegas after injury.
J.J. McCarthy
McCarthy is Vikings' third-stringer with concussion history; on rookie deal for potential 2027 trade piece.
Brandon Allen
Allen was with Giants this offseason but declined practice squad spot after roster cuts.
Jimmy Garoppolo
Garoppolo would be free agent with minimal wear and tear; struggles outside San Francisco's system.
Jameis Winston
Winston played solidly in two starts last year but is prone to negative plays and inconsistent performance.
Here's the gist
Giants consider Jameis Winston as backup after Jaxson Dart's knee injury ends his season.
