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Dart wanted back in despite knee injury
Giants QB tried to return to Monday's game but team pulled his uniform to keep him out.
In brief
Giants QB tried to return to Monday's game but team pulled his uniform to keep him out. Players often want to push through injuries, but teams have final say on health and safety decisions. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Dart exits with knee injury
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart left Monday night's game early with a knee injury and did not return to the field.
Dart wanted to keep playing
According to ESPN's Jordan Raanan, Dart wanted to return to the game, but the Giants would not allow it.
Giants took his uniform
ESPN's Laura Rutledge reported the Giants eventually took Dart's uniform to prevent him from returning, though she noted his limp appeared very minor.
Possible MCL injury timeline
Lip readers spotted coach John Harbaugh possibly being told Dart could be out four to six weeks, suggesting a potential MCL injury.
Official diagnosis coming Tuesday
The specific diagnosis remains unconfirmed. Dart is scheduled for an MRI on Tuesday to determine the exact nature of the knee injury.
The bottom line
Players often want to push through injuries, but teams have final say on health and safety decisions.
