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Giants QB Jaxson Dart exits with knee injury on first series vs. Rams

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Greenspan, D. (2026, September 22). Giants QB Jaxson Dart exits with knee injury on first series vs. Rams. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/giants-qb-jaxson-dart-exits-with-knee-injury-on-first-series-vs-rams/article_23d0a950-3696-58f2-bfd2-51da0c2eae83.html

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During Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, California, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart injured his knee on the first series of play. He was tackled by Rams linebacker Byron Young and hit an additional force from teammate Josaiah Stewart, causing him to fall hard onto the turf. Despite initially walking off with assistance, Dart went directly to the medical tent for further examination.

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.

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2026-10-20 · assertive framing · Jim Harbaugh looking for answers in all aspects of the Chargers' struggling offense

🔮 Turning to Ethan as the kicker would necessitate additional changes to the operation since he’s the regular holder.

2026-10-18 · assertive framing · Rams kicker Blake Grupe injures knee vs. Cardinals in first game with new team

🔮 At 0-5 and with no signs of help on the way, it doesn’t look like things will be getting easier for Herbert any time soon.

2026-10-12 · assertive framing · Justin Herbert seems no longer able to elevate Chargers' inept and injured offense

🔮 Allen is decidedly less enjoyable to try to defend, as the other side of the ball for the Rams (2-2) will have to do in their showdown with the Bills (3-1) on Monday night.

2026-10-09 · assertive framing · Bills' 'one-of-a-kind' Josh Allen offers challenge for Rams' defensive progress on Monday night

🔮 He also showed his typical toughness in run blocking, helping pave the way for another strong performance by running back Kyren Williams as he scored twice in the final four minutes to give Los Angeles a potentially season-salvaging victory.

2026-10-05 · assertive framing · Puka Nacua shows he's still the catalyst of the Rams' offense in comeback win after injury absence

🔮 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald will miss the Rams’ game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday because of a sore back, while Puka Nacua will return after missing two games because of a hip and groin injury.

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🔮 After coach Sean McVay put a heightened emphasis on addressing those issues, including bringing in a new special teams coordinator, upgrading personnel and devoting more time to the unit, the progress of that newfound commitment will be tested in a return visit to eastern Pennsylvania on Sunday.

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🔮 McVay expressed optimism Nacua could return this week after missing two games because of a hip and groin injury.

2026-09-29 · assertive framing · Injuries are piling up for the slow-starting Rams, but Puka Nacua could return this week

🔮 The Chargers had plenty of opportunities to come through with a potentially season-saving win at the Bills on Sunday and still couldn’t take advantage.

2026-09-28 · assertive framing · The Chargers are in serious trouble after failing to capitalize on opportunities against Bills

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained a knee injury during his team’s first series against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. asserted

Dart → sustain → night

Dart was hurt while being pressured on third-and-8. asserted

Dart → hurt → and-8

Rams linebacker Byron Young hit Dart from the quarterback’s right side, sending him into linebacker Josaiah Stewart, who undercut Dart’s legs and sent him down hard onto the turf. asserted

who → hit → turf

Dart was eventually able to walk gingerly to the sideline under his own power, and he went straight into the medical tent for further evaluation. asserted

he → walk → evaluation

Giants QB Jaxson Dart exits with knee injury on first series vs. Rams

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