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Giants Install Dart, Run-Heavy Offense Under Harbaugh

7/14/2026

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Summary

Harbaugh Picks Dart

On June 3, 2026, Giants coach John Harbaugh announced he will run the offense with quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Harbaugh likened Dart to Ravens MVP Lamar Jackson and said the scheme will use gun, pistol and QB runs.
Critics cited deep-throw woes and a concussion versus Chicago.
Harbaugh added lineman Francis Mauigoa, kept Jameis Winston as backup, and noted Dart’s 487 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in 2025 that placed the Giants fifth in rushing.

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Dart Impresses

The Giants will report to training camp on July 28 and open the season versus Dallas on Sept. 13.
Davis Dart finished his rookie season with 2,759 yards, 24 touchdowns, seven turnovers and a 91.7 passer rating, the highest among rookie quarterbacks.
He ranked seventh-most in sacks per game and fifth in scrambles (2.71) per game.
He posted the second-most designed quarterback runs (2.93 per game) behind Jalen Hurts.

Summary

Harbaugh Adds Roman

Matt Nagy was hired as the Giants’ offensive coordinator, earning a Tier 5: Help Wanted ranking.
Jared Dubin called Matt Nagy a below-average play caller despite Super Bowl titles.
Harbaugh added Greg Roman, a power-run specialist, to balance Matt Nagy's scheme.
Greg Roman's ground-attack aligns with fullback Patrick Ricard and back Cam Skattebo.
Guard Francis ‘Sisi’ Mauigoa joins the line to protect Cam Skattebo after his rookie ankle dislocation.

History

Historical Context

After the Baltimore Ravens installed a read-option offense around rookie Lamar Jackson in 2018, leading the team to a 10-6 record and 1,206 rushing yards, mobile quarterbacks became a league-wide trend. The 2026 New York Giants, promoting rookie Jaxson Dart and adding Greg Roman, are echoing that model, hoping to force NFC East defenses to adapt.

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Harbaugh Picks Dart

On June 3, 2026, Giants coach John Harbaugh announced he will run the offense with quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Harbaugh likened Dart to Ravens MVP Lamar Jackson and said the scheme will use gun, pistol and QB runs.
Critics cited deep-throw woes and a concussion versus Chicago.
Harbaugh added lineman Francis Mauigoa, kept Jameis Winston as backup, and noted Dart’s 487 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in 2025 that placed the Giants fifth in rushing.

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