By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Sports Writer
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team had not announced Dart’s status.
Dart was injured on the first drive Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams when his left leg bent awkwardly as he was hit by two defenders. After initially saying it was in the neighborhood of a medial collateral ligament injury, coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday the evaluation process for Dart was still ongoing.
An MRI revealed medial collateral ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage, according to a report by NFL Network. Harbaugh is scheduled to address reporters after practice later Wednesday, his 64th birthday.
Losing the 23-year-old face of the franchise to a long-term injury would be a significant blow in Harbaugh’s first season in charge, which began with a victory against Dallas at home in Week 1. Jameis Winston takes over the starting role beginning Sunday against Tennessee.
The Giants’ next five opponents have a combined 2-8 record. Winston is 3-9 in 12 NFL starts since 2024.
Winston and Jake Haener, who is on the practice squad, were the only QBs at practice during the portion open to reporters. Haener, who played in eight games and started one for New Orleans two seasons ago, joined midway through training camp and stuck around over journeyman Brandon Allen.
Edge rusher Brian Burns, who sprained his left ankle late in the Rams game, was not on the field. No. 1 receiver Malik Nabers, who popped his shoulder back into place and returned Monday night, and starting left tackle Andrew Thomas, who limped off with a groin injury, were participating in the unpadded session.
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AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Tampa, Florida, contributed to this report.
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