# Giants QB options limited

> Giants face QB uncertainty after Dart surgery
- Title: Giants QB options limited · NBC Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Giants face QB uncertainty after Dart surgery Giants need QB replacement but few quality options exist
- Keywords: giants, james winston, jimmy garoppolo, jim harbaugh, shedeur sanders, mason rudolph, j.j. mccarthy, carson beck, joe miltion iii, derek carr, anthony richardson, joe flacco
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/giants-have-various-possible-options-at-quarterback-but-not-many-good-ones
- Published: 2026-09-23T18:14:09.489+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: giants, james winston, jimmy garoppolo, jim harbaugh, shedeur sanders, mason rudolph, j.j. mccarthy, carson beck, joe miltion iii, derek carr, anthony richardson, joe flacco
## Dart surgery delay
Giants' Jaxson Dart faces season-ending knee surgery
## QB options list
Giants have 12 potential QBs including free agents and trade targets
## Jameis Winston
Winston's experience could provide immediate help but risks inconsistency
## Jimmy Garoppolo
Garoppolo is best available free agent with proven NFL success
## Trade targets
Giants could trade for Shedeur Sanders or Mason Rudolph
## Other options
Giants may sign J.J. McCarthy or use practice squad players
## Key takeaway

Giants need QB replacement but few quality options exist