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Giants Star Jaxson Dart Faces Long Recovery After Knee Injury
WHY IT MATTERS
The injury to Jaxson Dart highlights the challenges faced by young quarterbacks in the NFL, and the importance of proper training and recovery protocols to prevent injuries.
What happened
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart underwent surgery on his meniscus after a crushing knee injury in a Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Famed agent Leigh Steinberg advises Dart to focus on long-term recovery and rehabilitation, citing the quarterback's potential for a long and illustrious career.
Steinberg notes that Dart is not the only quarterback to have sustained an injury this season, and wonders if the lack of offseason hitting and training camp play may contribute to the issue. The Giants hope to replace Dart with Jameis Winston, who will start for the remainder of the season.
Steinberg emphasizes the importance of having quality backups going into the season, as it is difficult to make a move during the season due to the cap constraints.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Legendary agent Leigh Steinberg has simple advice for Giants star Jaxson Dart after crushing knee injury
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
- Revision 1 · Initial ingestion · Sep 25, 2026, 9:45 PM
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