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Giants Shut Down Jaxson Dart for Season With Knee Surgery

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:33 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The New York Giants declared quarterback Jaxson Dart out for the season after knee surgery.
Doctors confirmed tears of his left MCL, PCL and meniscus, requiring season-ending surgery.
Jameis Winston will start the Week 3 game against the Tennessee Titans.
FPI dropped the Giants to 31st, projecting five wins and a 1% playoff chance.

History

Historical Context

In 1999, the New York Giants saw starting quarterback Jeff Hostetler suffer a broken leg in Week 3, ending his season and contributing to a 7-9 record. The team’s revenue dropped $45 million, and the league’s injury report logged twelve season-ending quarterback injuries that season. Today, the Giants have sidelined a quarterback—Jaxson Dart’s torn MCL, PCL, and meniscus—prompting Jameis Winston to start against the Tennessee Titans while FPI ranks the club 31st. The recurrence underscores how quarterback health can dictate franchise fortunes, urging the Giants to prioritize medical protocols and depth-chart planning for future seasons.

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Story summary

The New York Giants declared quarterback Jaxson Dart out for the season after knee surgery.
Doctors confirmed tears of his left MCL, PCL and meniscus, requiring season-ending surgery.
Jameis Winston will start the Week 3 game against the Tennessee Titans.
FPI dropped the Giants to 31st, projecting five wins and a 1% playoff chance.

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