Jaxson Dart Knee Injury “Worse Than Initially Thought” – Season Could Be Over After Brutal Update

This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Jaxson Dart suffered a painful left knee injury just seven plays into the New York Giants’ opening offensive series. The tragic incident occurred during the first quarter of their Monday Night Football matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. While attempting a third-down pass from the pocket, Dart took a brutal, high-low hit from two rushing defenders.

Everything was bad, as he would not get up right away. Specifically, he was sandwiched tightly between linebacker Byron Young and defensive end Josaiah Stewart. His left knee bent very awkwardly as the physical weight of both rushers collapsed directly onto him.

Things have only gotten worse since that injury.

Jaxson Dart May Need Season-Ending Knee Surgery After New Tests

ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter broke the devastating news that New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart’s left knee injury is far worse than expected. The second-year passer underwent advanced diagnostic imaging following Monday night’s brutal high-low hit from the Rams’ defense.

Specifically, Schefter reported the severe update directly on social media, completely altering the team’s outlook. He explicitly stated that “further testing today revealed Giants QB Jaxson Dart’s knee injury is worse than initially thought.” Consequently, the franchise and its franchise quarterback are now bracing for the harsh reality of potential season-ending knee surgery.

This massive diagnostic setback completely derails what originally looked like a highly promising sophomore campaign for the quarterback.

With their young starter sidelined indefinitely, the Giants must pivot fully to backup Jameis Winston moving forward. The Giants recently signed Winston to a two-year contract extension through 2028, ensuring they had an experienced insurance policy in place. He will now take over first-team repetitions and is expected to start under center on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.