# Giants QB Jaxson Dart gets season-ending knee surgery

> Giants QB Jaxson Dart will have season-ending knee surgery after Monday night's loss to the Rams.
- Title: Giants QB Jaxson Dart gets season-ending knee surgery · Nfl
- Summary: Giants QB Jaxson Dart will have season-ending knee surgery after Monday night's loss to the Rams. Dart needs surgery for a damaged knee but may return in the…
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- Source: Nfl — https://nfl.com/news/giants-qb-jaxson-dart-season-ending-knee-surgery
- Author: Kevin Patra
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:08:42.656+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jackson dart, giants, nfl, knee surgery, jameis winston, seahawks, seattle, ram, mcl, pcl, meniscus, harbaugh
## Dart's injury confirmed
Giants QB Jaxson Dart will undergo season-ending knee surgery after Monday night's loss to the Rams.
## ACL intact but other damage
Dart's ACL is intact, but he has damage to his left MCL, PCL, and meniscus.
## Surgery timeline
Meniscus repair takes four to six months, per NFL Network.
## Winston named starter
Jameis Winston will start for the Giants against the Titans this week.
## Backup QB options
Jake Haener will be the backup this week, but the Giants may add a veteran quarterback.
## Key takeaway

Dart needs surgery for a damaged knee but may return in the playoffs.