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Jaxson Dart limps off field after taking Rams hit in early Giants scare

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Dunleavy, R. (2026, September 22). Jaxson Dart limps off field after taking Rams hit in early Giants scare. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/21/sports/jason-dart-limps-off-field-after-scary-rams-hit-in-early-giants-scare/

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During Monday night's game in Inglewood, California, Jaxson Dart left the field after less than four minutes due to a knee injury sustained from a hit by Byron Young and Josiah Stewart of the Rams. Dart was replaced by Jameis Winston for the next possession as he was taken to the locker room in a cart; the Giants face uncertainty if both Dart and Winston are injured, as their third-string quarterback is on the practice squad.

Written by AI on 2026-09-22, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Jaxson Dart, the 23-year-old quarterback for the New York Giants, is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery after suffering severe damage to his left knee during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. The injury includes damage to his MCL, PCL, and meniscus, though his ACL seems fine. This comes as a significant blow to the team's prospects for the rest of the season.

Dart was injured in the first quarter when he was sandwiched between multiple defenders, causing a collision with his left knee. He had only recently become the starter after an injury to Russell Wilson earlier this year. In 14 games and 12 starts during his rookie season, Dart completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,272 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions.

With Dart out indefinitely, Jameis Winston, a 12-year veteran who struggled in relief against the Rams on Monday night, is set to take over as the starting quarterback. The Giants now face an uphill battle, as they were originally projected to win around 8 games for the season but are now being offered betting odds of only 5.5 wins by sportsbooks.

The timing of Dart's injury has also reignited discussions about a so-called "Trump Curse," after the quarterback was praised by then-President Donald Trump at a Republican rally in May for having legs like tree trunks, shortly before his injury occurred. This curse theory suggests that players or teams receiving presidential attention often face significant setbacks soon afterward.

Written for “Jaxson Dart Injury Giants” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 26 other(s) covering the same event.

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Ryan Dunleavy

68 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

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🔮 Edmunds will go from logging every defensive snap in the first six games to missing every snap in the final 11, The Post confirmed, after he was injured late in last week’s game against the Saints.

2026-10-23 · assertive framing · Tremaine Edmunds out for season in crushing Giants injury blow

🔮 Maybe it’s time for the NFL to change its logo to include a player’s hand punching at the football that sits atop the shield.

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🔮 “Maybe now 20 percent of that 30 that was gone is back,” Nagy said before Thursday’s practice.

2026-10-23 · assertive framing · Giants’ Matt Nagy ready to open up playbook for J.J. McCarthy’s first start

🔮 McCarthy’s last pass — on fourth-and-1 from the 14-yard line with 12 seconds remaining — fell incomplete or else the Giants would’ve had a chance to win the game or send it to overtime despite trailing 34-10 when the quarterback change was made with 11:36 to go.

2026-10-21 · assertive framing · Giants to start J.J. McCarthy against Texans in massive QB shakeup

🔮 tRY IT NOW“I would love for us to be in that kind of a circumstance,” Harbaugh said.

2026-10-20 · assertive framing · John Harbaugh waiting for ‘Saquon Barkley circumstance’ in Giants’ embattled running back room

🔮 If J.J. McCarthy was guaranteed to throw for 943 yards, rush for 104 yards and lead 12 scoring drives in his next start, then the Giants wouldn’t have a quarterback controversy on their hands.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · The questions and stats looming over Giants’ Jameis Winston-J.J. McCarthy decision

🔮 “I’m feeling good,” Mauigoa said, indicating he will be on the field again soon.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Andrew Thomas doesn’t know why he was benched by Giants after clearing concussion protocol

🔮 Skattebo knew ahead of Sunday’s game that he was not going to start and that his playing time would be diminished as a result of four fumbles in the first five games, but he wasn’t expecting to be limited to six offensive snaps (all in the first half) and no touches in the 34-27 loss to the Saints.

2026-10-19 · assertive framing · Cam Skattebo understands why he was ‘punished by Giants — but one part caught him off guard

🔮 he was being evaluated — he went in the late fourth round — nobody really could get their arms around him,” Harbaugh said.

2026-10-16 · assertive framing · Isaiah Likely emerging as Giants star after years in Mark Andrews’ shadow

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Jaxson Dart was grabbing his left knee on the turf less than four minutes into the Giants-Rams game Monday night after he got folded on a hit from both ends by Byron Young and Josiah Stewart. asserted

he → grab → Young

It looked like Dart and Young banged knees as the Giants quarterback fired downfield and Theo Johnson could not make a leaping catch. uncertain

Johnson → look → catch

Dart hobbled off the field and into the blue tent – a sight that usually brings out his frustrations for a concussion check – after players from both teams kneeled around him. asserted

players → hobble → him

The next play was a punt, but Dart was replaced by Jameis Winston to start the next possession. asserted

Dart → replace → possession

At the same time that Winston took the field, Dart limped back to the locker room. asserted

Dart → take → room

A cart followed Dart into the tunnel and out of sight of the crowd. asserted

cart → follow → crowd

Dart was officially listed as questionable to return. asserted

Dart → list → ?

The Giants do not have a backup plan if Winston gets injured because third-stringer Jake Haener is on the practice squad. asserted

Haener → have → squad

Jaxson Dart limps off field after taking Rams hit in early Giants scare

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