# 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.
- Title: Dart wanted back in despite knee injury · NBC Sports
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: jaxson dart, new york giants, knee injury, nfl, john harbaugh, injury management, sports, Dart, wanted, back, despite, knee
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-jaxson-dart-wanted-to-return-to-the-game-despite-knee-injury
- Published: 2026-09-22T03:04:39.921+00:00
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- Topics: jaxson dart, new york giants, knee injury, nfl, john harbaugh, injury management, 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.
## Key takeaway

Players often want to push through injuries, but teams have final say on health and safety decisions.