# Giants QB Jaxson Dart Out for Season

> Giants QB Jaxson Dart out for extended period, sources say.
- Title: Giants QB Jaxson Dart Out for Season · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Giants QB Jaxson Dart out for extended period, sources say. New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of the season due to a severe knee…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/new-york-giants-quarterback-jaxson-dart-extended-period-sources-say/19858456
- Published: 2026-09-22T18:51:00+00:00
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- Topics: jaxson dart, new york giants, nfl, knee injury, jameis winston, los angeles rams, news, local
## Knee injury severity
Jaxson Dart's knee injury is more severe than initially anticipated, sources say.

> Jaxson Dart's knee injury is more severe than initially anticipated
## Injury timeline
Dart suffered the injury during the opening possession of Monday's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

> Dart suffered the injury during the opening possession of Monday's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams
## Coach's statement
Coach John Harbaugh said after the game that the Giants likely avoided a devastating outcome with Dart's knee.

> Coach John Harbaugh said after the game that the Giants likely avoided a devastating outcome with Dart's knee
## Season-ending surgery
Sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo that Dart will miss an extended period and face season-ending surgery.

> Sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo that Dart will miss an extended period and face season-ending surgery
## Backup quarterback
With Dart sidelined, the Giants turned to veteran Jameis Winston, who completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and an interception.

> With Dart sidelined, the Giants turned to veteran Jameis Winston, who completed 11 of 27 passes for 111 yards and an interception
## Future plans
Harbaugh and the Giants will lean on Winston, who signed a two-year, $13 million contract extension earlier this month.

> Harbaugh and the Giants will lean on Winston, who signed a two-year, $13 million contract extension earlier this month
## Key takeaway

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the rest of the season due to a severe knee injury.