What is Jaxson Dart’s injury status after exiting Monday night? Initial evaluations indicate the second-year quarterback likely suffered a sprained left MCL rather than a season-ending ACL tear during the Giants’ 28-6 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams.
While Tuesday’s MRI will establish a definitive recovery timetable, head coach John Harbaugh and general manager Joe Schoen confirmed the team was spared a worst-case outcome.
Dart went down on the seventh play of New York’s opening drive after being pressured on third-and-8. Hit simultaneously by Rams linebackers Byron Young and Josaiah Stewart, Dart landed heavily on his left side and immediately grabbed his knee. He limped to the sideline medical tent before retreating to the locker room.
Though initially labeled questionable to return, he spent the second half watching from the sidelines in street clothes.
Reports indicate Dart attempted to persuade the medical staff to let him re-enter in the first half, though team doctors held him out as a precautionary measure.
“We’ll know more [Tuesday],” Harbaugh said postgame regarding the MRI results. “The fact that it’s not that devastating outcome is really good news.”
Veteran backup Jameis Winston stepped in for the remainder of the contest, finishing 11-of-27 for 111 yards and an interception. With the Giants (1-1) on a short week before hosting the Tennessee Titans (0-2) on Sunday, Winston will likely command the starting offense if Dart is sidelined for multiple weeks.
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