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Giants' Jaxson Dart Nears Return Amid Concussion Protocol

11/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants quarterback, is progressing through the concussion protocol and is expected to practice in a non-contact capacity on Wednesday, signaling a potential Week 12 return against the Detroit Lions.
Interim coach Mike Kafka said full practice participation will determine Dart's clearance.
Dart has been sidelined since Week 10 against the Bears after multiple head-injury evaluations.
If he cannot play, Jameis Winston will start again.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, the NFL settled a class-action lawsuit with over 4,500 former players for $765 million, addressing the league's failure to protect players from concussions. This settlement led to stricter concussion protocols, mandating immediate removal from games for suspected concussions. These ongoing efforts, including Jaxson Dart's current navigation of the protocol, significantly impact player safety and health management in professional football.

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Story summary

Jaxson Dart, the New York Giants quarterback, is progressing through the concussion protocol and is expected to practice in a non-contact capacity on Wednesday, signaling a potential Week 12 return against the Detroit Lions.
Interim coach Mike Kafka said full practice participation will determine Dart's clearance.
Dart has been sidelined since Week 10 against the Bears after multiple head-injury evaluations.
If he cannot play, Jameis Winston will start again.

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