Jaxson Dart getting heavy reps as Giants begin in-season practice

The New York Giants held their first in-season practice on Monday, bringing together the 53-man roster and later incorporating practice-squad players. Head coach John Harbaugh explained that the session was postponed to accommodate the roster additions after the moves were made. This practice schedule was particularly beneficial for quarterback Jaxson Dart, who had not played live action since before Week 1.

Harbaugh emphasized that the staff is utilizing a 13-day window before the season opener to restore timing through increased repetition and execution. He stated, "As you noticed today, we had a lot of reps out there today. This is the week – we have 13 days till we play, so we’re working hard on execution. We’re working really hard on that aspect of it."

Harbaugh framed this day as the beginning of game week preparation, reflecting the seriousness of closing the gap before Week 1. The roster is finalized, practice-squad members are on hand, and Dart requires additional reps. Harbaugh did not describe this as an accelerated crash course but rather a focused stretch of reps, with execution being the benchmark for all quarterbacks and the offensive team.

With the first game now on the calendar, the Giants are treating practice as the platform to bridge the gap between preparation and the season opener.