# Giants QB Dart's Injury Worse Than Expected

> MRI results reveal Jaxson Dart's knee damage is more severe than initially feared, threatening his season.
- Title: Giants QB Dart's Injury Worse Than Expected · Bleacherreport
- Summary: MRI results reveal Jaxson Dart's knee damage is more severe than initially feared, threatening his season. Jaxson Dart's knee injury is worse than the…
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- Source: Bleacherreport — https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25307031-jaxson-dart-injured-latest-updates-giants-qb-after-taking-big-hit-vs-rams
- Author: Paul Kasabian
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- Topics: jaxson dart, new york giants, knee injury, mri results, nfl, quarterback, season-ending surgery, los angeles rams, jameis winston, john harbaugh, news, world
## Dart's injury worse than feared
Jaxson Dart's knee injury is more severe than initially thought, with ESPN reporting the Giants are bracing for season-ending surgery.

> suffered a knee injury "worse than initially thought"
## Initial diagnosis was MCL sprain
Preliminary tests on Monday night suggested Dart had an MCL sprain. Coach John Harbaugh said the team would know more after Tuesday's MRI.

> "in the neighborhood" of what the team believed to be the diagnosis
## Dart injured in first quarter
Dart exited the 28-6 loss to the Rams in the first quarter after taking a big hit in the pocket. He stayed down on the field before limping off under his own power.
## Dart wanted to return to game
Dart didn't give up his uniform to the training staff until shortly before halftime, showing his determination to get back on the field.
## Dart was Giants' future
As a rookie in 2025, Dart completed 63.7 percent of his passes for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns and five interceptions in 12 starts, plus 487 rushing yards and nine touchdowns.
## Jameis Winston takes over
Jameis Winston will start for the Giants while Dart recovers. Winston went 11-of-27 for 111 yards and an interception against the Rams.
## Key takeaway

Jaxson Dart's knee injury is worse than the initial MCL sprain diagnosis, likely requiring season-ending surgery and leaving the Giants without their promising young quarterback.