Giants HC John Harbaugh Addresses Jaxson Dart's Possible Playoff Return

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 regular season after undergoing surgery for injuries to his MCL, PCL, and meniscus. There has been speculation that the quarterback might return for the playoffs if the team makes it to the postseason. However, Giants head coach John Harbaugh refuted this speculation during a press conference on Wednesday.

Harbaugh confirmed that there is no confirmation from Jaxson himself about returning for the playoffs. The quarterback's injury occurred during the Giants' Week 2 game against the Los Angeles Rams. The usual recovery period for meniscus repair surgery is 4-6 months. Jameis Winston has been filling in as the Giants' starting quarterback since Jaxson's injury.

In a significant move, the team traded for J.J. McCarthy from the Minnesota Vikings earlier this week. The Giants, currently on a 2-1 record, are set to face the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 4 game at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.