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Jaxson Dart Replacements: Giants' Best Options to Fill in at QB, From Jameis Winston to Justin Fields
Jameis Winston is expected to start, while the Giants also are assessing veteran options after Jaxson Dart’s surgery left him sidelined indefinitely.
- The New York Giants confirmed quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss significant time, potentially the remainder of the 2026 season, following a severe left knee injury sustained during Monday's Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
- Backup quarterback Jameis Winston is expected to assume starting duties, though he struggled in relief on Monday, completing just 40.7 percent of his passes with two sacks and eight bad throws.
- Analysts point to Jimmy Garoppolo as a "very real name" for the Giants to monitor, as the 34-year-old boasts 96 career touchdowns and two Super Bowl wins from his time with the Patriots and 49ers.
- Seeking internal solutions, the Giants may promote Jake Haener from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, as the fourth-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft has served as scout team quarterback since mid-August.
- Preparing for their Week 3 matchup, the Giants must finalize their quarterback plan before facing the Tennessee Titans on September 27 at MetLife Stadium, where the game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET.
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Call Emerges for Giants to Trade 3rd or 4th Round Picks for One of the Best Backup QB’s in the NFL After Jaxson Dart Injury
Jaxson Dart is out for the rest of the 2026 season after the New York Giants quarterback will undergo season-ending surgery. In such a case, head coach John Harbaugh and the Giants are left with a void under center. Of course, they can rely on Jameis Winston, but his struggles against the Los Angeles Rams […]
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