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Jaxson Dart set to undergo season-ending knee surgery in devastating Giants blow

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Ehalt, M. (2026, September 23). Jaxson Dart set to undergo season-ending knee surgery in devastating Giants blow. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/23/sports/jaxson-dart-set-for-season-ending-knee-surgery-in-crushing-giants-blow/

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Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants' quarterback, is set to have surgery for a left knee injury that includes damage to his MCL, PCL, and meniscus, effectively ending his season early. Initially thought not to be severe enough to end the season, the injury has now sidelined him after only one game and partial participation in another. With Dart out, Jameis Winston will assume the starting quarterback position for the remainder of the season.

Written by AI on 2026-09-23, 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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Matt Ehalt

48 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction

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Jaxson Dart couldn’t find a way back onto the field. asserted

Dart → find → field

The Giants quarterback is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his left knee after suffering MCL, PCL and meniscus damage, according to ESPN. uncertain

quarterback → expect → ESPN

Dart’s ACL reportedly is fine, but the other damage turned an injury the Giants first believed as non-season-ending into one that will cap his season at one game plus one drive. uncertain

that → turn → game

The quarterback reportedly had been seeking second opinions after learning that the injury was worse than both he and the team initially believed. uncertain

he → seek → opinions

Jameis Winston, who struggled in relief of Dart on Monday in the 28-6 loss to the Rams, will take over as the Giants’ starting quarterback. asserted

who → struggle → quarterback

Jaxson Dart set to undergo season-ending knee surgery in devastating Giants blow

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