CHICAGO — New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart ran for 2 touchdowns towards the Chicago Bears earlier than getting into concussion protocol.
Dart accomplished 19 of his 29 cross makes an attempt for 242 yards. He added six carries for 66 yards and two touchdowns on the bottom.
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Sadly, his efficiency wasn’t the storyline to emerge from week 10.
Halfway by way of the third quarter, Dart was hit and fumbled, which gave the ball again to Chicago. This was the play the place he suffered the concussion.
New York didn’t verify Dart after the collection, and he began the following drive underneath heart. He ended up taking a number of extra snaps earlier than heading to the sideline.
After the sport, Giants head coach Brian Daboll stated:
No. He wasn’t (checked). When he was entering into there, anyone stated one thing and I stated ‘don’t put him in.’ I’m unsure precisely the play that it occurred. I’m simply involved for the child.
Dart has been evaluated for concussions 4 occasions this season.
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Following Daboll’s remarks, there was an uproar from Giants followers on social media. How the scenario was dealt with was referred to as malpractice by some. Others referred to as for Daboll to be fired.
As a dual-threat quarterback, getting hit comes with the territory. However watching Giants video games in 2025, it’s clear that Dart isn’t protected like different QBs within the league.
A few of that’s as a result of he hasn’t perfected the artwork of avoiding hits and getting down. However a few of it additionally falls on the shoulders of the teaching workers.
About Jaxson Dart
Dart was born in Kaysville, Utah, the place he ultimately attended Roy Excessive College. He transferred to Nook Canyon earlier than his senior season.
In 2020 with the Chargers, Dart threw for 4,691 yards and a state-record 67 touchdowns. As a four-star prospect, he dedicated to USC.
He performed simply six video games with the Trojans, the place he accomplished 117 of his 189 cross makes an attempt for 1,353 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. On the bottom, Dart ran the ball 22 occasions for 43 yards and two touchdowns.
Dart packed his baggage and traded Los Angeles sunshine for the school soccer haven that’s the SEC and Ole Miss.
He closed out his collegiate profession taking part in in 39 video games for the Rebels with 38 begins. He accomplished 735 of his 1118 makes an attempt for 10,617 yards and 72 touchdowns.
Ole Miss went 28-10 with Dart on the helm, together with a Peach Bowl win in 2024 and a Gator Bowl win in 2025.
Dart’s school accolades embrace Gator Bowl MVP, 2024 Conerly Trophy Winner, 2024 All-America Honorable Point out, 2024 All-SEC First Workforce, 2024 CFN SEC QB of the 12 months, 2024 Manning Award Finalist, and 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist.
Dart accomplished 32-of-47 passes (68.1 p.c) for 372 yards and three touchdowns in his first preseason, however extra importantly, the rookie signal-caller didn’t commit a turnover in his first take a look at towards NFL defenses.
He entered the common season as QB2 on the Giants’ depth chart. After a 0-3 begin with Russell Wilson underneath heart, the Giants gave Dart his first begin in week 4.
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