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Giants Start Jameis Winston After Jaxson Dart Injury

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:07 PM UTC · How we work

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Giants Start Winston

The New York Giants will start Jameis Winston after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury.
Dart suffered left meniscus and MCL damage in Week 2 versus the Los Angeles Rams and required surgery.
Winston signed a two-year, $13 million extension earlier this month, securing his role as starter.
Practice-squad quarterback Jake Haener is expected to be promoted to the 53-man roster as QB2 for Week 3.

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Nabers Supports Dart

Malik Nabers says Dart’s injury “takes the breath out of you” and pledges to support him.
Cam Skattebo describes the locker room’s collective disappointment after Dart’s season-ending knee surgery.
Despite his own rehab from a torn ACL and a Week 2 shoulder pop, Nabers wants to be there for Dart.
Both Nabers and Dart have dealt with injuries this season, with Nabers missing most of 2025 after a torn ACL.

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Giants Start Winston

The New York Giants will start Jameis Winston after Jaxson Dart’s season-ending knee injury.
Dart suffered left meniscus and MCL damage in Week 2 versus the Los Angeles Rams and required surgery.
Winston signed a two-year, $13 million extension earlier this month, securing his role as starter.
Practice-squad quarterback Jake Haener is expected to be promoted to the 53-man roster as QB2 for Week 3.

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