# Jaxson Dart ruled out but expected to be OK

> Giants QB Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury but GM Joe Schoen says he will return this season.
- Title: Jaxson Dart ruled out but expected to be OK · NBC Sports
- Summary: Giants QB Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury but GM Joe Schoen says he will return this season. Dart's injury doesn't appear to involve a torn ligament…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jaxson-dart-ruled-out-but-going-to-be-ok
- Published: 2026-09-22T02:08:18.441+00:00
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## Dart ruled out for second half
The Giants officially ruled out QB Jaxson Dart after he suffered a left knee injury on the team's first possession against the Rams.
## How the injury happened
On a third-down play, Rams defenders Josaiah Stewart and Byron Young pressured Dart. Young hit him high, pushing him into Stewart, and Dart's left knee jammed into Stewart's quad while airborne.
## GM delivers positive update
ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge reported that Giants GM Joe Schoen told her Dart is "going to be OK," suggesting no torn ligament and a return this season.

> going to be OK
## Dart's brief performance
Before leaving the game, Dart completed 3 of 5 passes for 20 yards in the first quarter.
## Winston takes over at QB
Jameis Winston replaced Dart and completed 5 of 13 passes for 71 yards with one interception.
## Evaluation ongoing at stadium
The Giants are still evaluating Dart's injury, with an X-ray being performed at SoFi Stadium. Coach John Harbaugh provided no additional details during halftime.
## Key takeaway

Dart's injury doesn't appear to involve a torn ligament, suggesting he'll be back on the field this season despite being ruled out for the second half.