1. Who is Jaxson Dart?
Jaxson Dart is the rookie quarterback for the New York Giants, selected 25th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ole Miss Rebels.
He’s known for his dual-threat ability (passing and rushing) and early promise, having made history in his rookie season.
2. What happened — Injury & Concussion Update
The Incident
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In Week 10 against the Chicago Bears, Dart took a hard hit while scrambling and fumbling late in the third quarter; his head hit the ground and he appeared shaken before being escorted to the medical tent.
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At the time of the hit he had been completing 19 of 29 passes for 242 yards, plus six rushing attempts for 66 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
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He was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the game and entered the league’s concussion protocol.
Concussion Protocol & History
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This is at least the fourth time during this season (pre-season included) that Dart has been evaluated for a concussion.
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Analysts are calling the volume of hits he’s taking “alarming” and questioning the balance between his aggressive playing style and long-term health.
3. Why Is This a Big Deal?
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As a rookie quarterback expected to be the franchise’s future, sustained head injuries at this stage are concerning for both his short-term availability and long-term career.
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The timing is critical: the Giants were leading 17-10 when Dart exited, and the offense lost momentum afterwards.
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Given the repeated nature of the evaluations and the number of hits he’s taken, there are questions about protection schemes, play‐calling, and how much risk is acceptable.
4. What’s Next? Recovery & Timeline
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The league’s concussion protocol involves multiple steps: symptoms monitoring, neurocognitive testing, gradual return to physical activity, and clearance by medical staff.
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According to insiders, the team “is not too concerned” this will become a long-term issue—but the exact timeline for his return remains unclear.
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The coach, Brian Daboll, said: “Just didn’t seem right … we called the trainers over and said let’s get him out and make sure he gets looked at.”
5. Implications for the Giants
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With Dart sidelined, veteran Russell Wilson entered the game and completed 3 of 7 passes for 45 yards. The offense struggled afterwards.
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For the Giants, this raises questions about their window with Dart: whether they push him back into action quickly or take a more cautious route to protect his health and future.
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The franchise’s long-term plan hinges on Dart’s availability and ability to stay on the field; repeated head injuries could derail that plan.
6. Key Takeaways
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Jaxson Dart, amid an otherwise strong outing, exited the game due to a concussion after a hard hit and fumble.
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He is in the concussion protocol; his return is uncertain in the short term.
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The incident underscores the risks for mobile quarterbacks, especially rookies playing behind porous lines or in schemes that expose them to hits.
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For fans and the team, the focus now shifts from just performance to durability and health.
