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Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says

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Whyno, S. (2026, September 23). Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/giants-qb-jaxson-dart-is-expected-to-have-season-ending-knee-surgery-report-says/article_0af776ac-c7cc-5f20-89cc-1f294b9ec725.html

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Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants' quarterback, is expected to undergo season-ending knee surgery due to injuries sustained during a game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. An anonymous source told The Associated Press that an MRI revealed damage to his medial collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament. With this injury, Jameis Winston will assume the starting role for the upcoming Sunday's game against Tennessee, beginning a challenging stretch for the team as their next five opponents have a combined record of 2-8.

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.

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury. uncertain

Dart → expect → injury

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the team has not announced Dart’s status. asserted

team → speak → status

Dart was injured on the first drive Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams when his left leg bent awkwardly as he was hit by two defenders. asserted

he → injure → defenders

After initially saying it was in the neighborhood of a medial collateral ligament injury, coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday the evaluation process for Dart was still ongoing. asserted

process → say → Dart

An MRI revealed MCL and posterior cruciate ligament damage, according to a report by NFL Network. uncertain

MRI → reveal → Network

Harbaugh is scheduled to address reporters after practice later Wednesday. asserted

Harbaugh → schedule → practice

Losing the 23-year-old face of the franchise to a long-term injury would be a significant blow in Harbaugh’s first season in charge, which began with a victory against Dallas at home in Week 1. asserted

which → lose → Week

Jameis Winston takes over the starting role beginning Sunday against Tennessee. asserted

Winston → take → Tennessee

The Giants’ next five opponents have a combined 2-8 record. asserted

opponents → have → record

___ AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi in Tampa, Florida, contributed to this report. ___ asserted

Maaddi → contribute → report

Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says

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