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Jaxson Dart ruled out but expected to be OK
Giants QB Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury but GM Joe Schoen says he will return this season.
In brief
Giants QB Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury but GM Joe Schoen says he will return this season. Dart's injury doesn't appear to involve a torn ligament, suggesting he'll be back on the field this season despite being ruled out for the second half. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Dart ruled out for second half
The Giants officially ruled out QB Jaxson Dart after he suffered a left knee injury on the team's first possession against the Rams.
How the injury happened
On a third-down play, Rams defenders Josaiah Stewart and Byron Young pressured Dart. Young hit him high, pushing him into Stewart, and Dart's left knee jammed into Stewart's quad while airborne.
GM delivers positive update
ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge reported that Giants GM Joe Schoen told her Dart is "going to be OK," suggesting no torn ligament and a return this season.
“going to be OK”
Dart's brief performance
Before leaving the game, Dart completed 3 of 5 passes for 20 yards in the first quarter.
Winston takes over at QB
Jameis Winston replaced Dart and completed 5 of 13 passes for 71 yards with one interception.
Evaluation ongoing at stadium
The Giants are still evaluating Dart's injury, with an X-ray being performed at SoFi Stadium. Coach John Harbaugh provided no additional details during halftime.
The big picture
Dart's injury doesn't appear to involve a torn ligament, suggesting he'll be back on the field this season despite being ruled out for the second half.
