Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart undergoes knee surgery, targets playoff return
Giants QB Jaxson Dart had surgery to repair MCL, PCL and meniscus damage and is expected to be sidelined for four to six months, with his coach leaving open the possibility of a postseason comeback.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart underwent surgery on his left knee to address damage to the MCL, PCL and meniscus, league sources said. The procedure follows an injury sustained against the Rams and is expected to require four to six months of rehabilitation. Head coach John Harbaugh has not ruled out the possibility that Dart could return for the playoffs if the team qualifies.
Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, who previously coached Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, said Dart shares a similar mindset about returning strong. > "I went through it last year with the quarterback I was with, and you got to see how he attacked that from the very next day, and that’s what Jaxson’s going to do," Nagy said after practice. > "He’s kidding. He wants to be out there. But it’s just who he is. This will make him stronger."
The Giants have retained backup quarterback Jameis Winston under a two-year, $13 million extension and plan to start him in the upcoming home game against the Titans, with Jake Haener listed as the second-string option.