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Jaxson Dart's knee injury could end his season
An MRI revealed the Giants QB's injury is far worse than initially thought, forcing the team to turn to Jameis Winston.
In brief
An MRI revealed the Giants QB's injury is far worse than initially thought, forcing the team to turn to Jameis Winston. Jaxson Dart's knee injury is season-ending or near it, upending the Giants' promising start and leaving them scrambling for quarterback depth. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Dart's injury much worse than thought
An MRI revealed Giants QB Jaxson Dart's knee injury is far more serious than initially believed, with him expected to miss an extended period or possibly the entire season.
“an MRI showed that Dart's knee injury is worse than expected”
Coach thought it was just an MCL sprain
Coach John Harbaugh initially told reporters Monday night that Dart's injury was in the MCL sprain neighborhood, but the MRI told a different story.
“the injury was in that "neighborhood." Clearly, it wasn't.”
Jameis Winston takes over at quarterback
Jameis Winston moved into the starting role after Dart's injury. He struggled in relief Monday night, completing 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and an interception.
“completing 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and an interception”
Giants lack depth at quarterback
The Giants have no other quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. Jake Haener is on the practice squad, forcing the team to explore free agency and trades for another option.
Bad timing for promising start
The injury derails a Giants team that showed great promise in Week 1, leaving them scrambling to salvage their season with a new starting quarterback.
In short
Jaxson Dart's knee injury is season-ending or near it, upending the Giants' promising start and leaving them scrambling for quarterback depth.
