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Giants' Jaxson Dart to undergo knee surgery that will end his 2026 season

Tyler Sullivan

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after suffering significant knee damage, including MCL, PCL, and meniscus injuries. The team is expected to move forward with veteran Jameis Winston as their starting quarterback.

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The loss of a high-profile starting quarterback significantly alters the competitive outlook for the New York Giants and impacts the NFL season narrative.

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The New York Giants ' fears have been realized. Quarterback Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery that will end his 2026 season, Giants coach John Harbaugh announced on Wednesday. Harbaugh left the door open for a potential postseason return. According to ESPN, Dart's ACL is intact, but the second-year signal-caller suffered damage to his MCL, PCL, and meniscus. The meniscus is reported to be the main issue.

Dart suffered the injury on the first drive of the night in New York's Monday night matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2. The former first-round pick was hit by multiple defenders while in the air, and his knee bent awkwardly. Initially, it was thought Dart's injury was not as severe, with reports suggesting he sprained his MCL.

Upon further review of the injury, however, it was worse than initially diagnosed.

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