New York Giants' Jaxson Dart will undergo knee surgery, miss 2026 season

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is set to undergo knee surgery, which will sideline him for the remainder of the 2026 season, according to reports from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo. While the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) remains intact, the extent of the injury necessitates surgical intervention. Sources indicate that Dart has been seeking outside opinions following his injury during Monday night's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams.

He initially appeared to have suffered an MCL sprain, but an MRI revealed a more severe condition. Head coach John Harbaugh has yet to finalize a plan, emphasizing that the organization will make a decision pending a thorough evaluation. Dart's performance in the first game of the season, where he completed 23 of 29 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns, was overshadowed by the injury that followed.

Jameis Winston is now expected to assume the starting role against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday and is likely to lead the offense throughout the remainder of the season. The 23-year-old Dart's contract extension with the Giants has taken on a new significance, suggesting that Winston will become the primary quarterback for the foreseeable future.