New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is believed to have sustained a left MCL sprain during Monday’s 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on September 22, 2026. Initial X-rays were negative, and the team awaits Tuesday’s MRI results to determine his recovery timeline.
The New York Giants face an anxious wait regarding the health of their franchise quarterback after Jaxson Dart sustained a left knee injury in the opening quarter against the Los Angeles Rams. Initial medical evaluations indicate a sprained medial collateral ligament, though team officials emphasized that further diagnostic imaging is required.
First-Quarter Collision Sidelines Giants Quarterback
The injury occurred with 11:20 remaining in the first quarter during New York’s opening possession at Inglewood, California. Dart dropped back on a third-down pass play under heavy pressure, jumping to throw downfield before absorbing a high hit from Byron Young and a low hit from Josaiah Stewart. Dart’s left knee appeared to buckle as he was sandwiched between the defenders.
Dart immediately grabbed his knee in pain on the field before walking off unassisted. Medical staff evaluated him in the sideline tent before he walked under his own power to the locker room. X-ray examinations conducted during the game returned negative for fractures, offering an initial sigh of relief as the Giants struggled through a 28-6 defeat that dropped both teams to a 1-1 record.
Coach John Harbaugh and General Manager Joe Schoen Provide Updates
Speaking to reporters after the game, Giants head coach John Harbaugh addressed reports of the knee diagnosis without offering a definitive conclusion. We’ll know more tomorrow,
Harbaugh said.
“We’ll know more tomorrow. That’s in the neighborhood of it, I would say. We’ll get an MRI tomorrow and have a really good feel for it.”
John Harbaugh, New York Giants Head Coach, via The News Tribune
Offering an optimistic outlook during the halftime broadcast, Giants general manager Joe Schoen spoke briefly about the quarterback’s status. Schoen stated plainly that Dart was going to be OK.
Dart himself wanted to return to the contest, according to reporting from the sideline, but the team officially ruled him out early in the third quarter and later had him watch the remainder of the game in street clothes.
Jameis Winston Steps In as New York Evaluates Next Steps
Following Dart’s departure, veteran quarterback Jameis Winston took over the offense. Winston finished the night completing 11 of 27 pass attempts for 111 yards with one interception as the Giants’ offense stalled against the Rams.
However, official prognosis details remain unconfirmed until Tuesday’s MRI results provide a definitive diagnosis for the second-year signal-caller.
Dart entered the matchup following a strong rookie campaign where he passed for 2,272 yards, 15 touchdowns, and five interceptions across 14 games, while adding 487 rushing yards and nine scores. He opened the current campaign on September 13 with a victory over the Dallas Cowboys, completing 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns. The Giants now await Tuesday’s MRI evaluation to clarify his availability moving forward.
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