New York Giants Receive Crushing Jaxson Dart Injury News After ‘Monday Night Football’ Exit

The worst fears of Jaxson Dart and the New York Giants have been realized following the quarterback’s injury suffered against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, September 21. 

Dart’s knee injury is “more severe than originally anticipated” and he could potentially miss the rest of the season, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Tuesday, September 22.

The Giants quarterback, 23, suffered the injury during his team’s first possession on Monday Night Football, when he was hit by Rams linebacker Byron Young. The impact from Young, 28, sent Dart awkwardly into Rams linebacker Josaiah Stewart before he crashed to the turf. 

Dart grabbed at his right knee and was evaluated in the medical tent on the sidelines before making his way to the locker room. The second-year player later made his way back out onto the sidelines in street clothes to watch the remainder of the game. 

Sources told ESPN that Dart tried to re-enter the game in the first half, but the Giants would not allow it. 

Backup quarterback Jameis Winston replaced Dart, ultimately finishing 11-for-27 passing for 111 yards and one interception. The Giants fell to the Rams, 28-6, dropping their record to 1-1 on the early season. 

New York returns to action on Sunday, September 27, when they host the Tennessee Titans. Winston, 32, is expected to get the call.