New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart underwent meniscus surgery on Friday following a crushing knee injury suffered in the team’s Week 2 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The 23‑year‑old, who was hit by two defenders in a split‑second play, will now focus on daily rehabilitation with the team’s trainers.
Steinberg’s advice: look at the long‑term
Legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg told OutKick that the key for Dart is to “look at the long‑term interests of Jaxson Dart, which are the same as the long‑term interests of the Giants, and get the best medical advice, get the best operation.” Steinberg added that the quarterback should “put all your energy and effort into rehabbing because the truth is Jaxson Dart will have a long and illustrious career.”
Steinberg noted that Dart is not the only young quarterback dealing with injuries early in the season. He mentioned that Sam Darnold, Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Kyler Murray have all faced setbacks, raising questions about whether limited offseason hitting and minimal practice‑camp reps leave starters more vulnerable.
Backup plans and cap considerations
With Dart sidelined, the Giants are turning to veteran Jameis Winston as the primary backup. Winston, who struggled in the Rams game, is expected to start for the remainder of the season. Steinberg stressed the importance of having quality backups, noting that “because of the cap, other than picking someone off a practice squad, there’s no availability of quality quarterbacks just sitting at home watching television.”
Steinberg, inducted into the California Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, has represented a roster of Hall‑of‑Fame talent, including Steve Young, Troy Aikman, Warren Moon, Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Ben Roethlisberger and many others across football and baseball.
The Giants hope that Winston can avoid the interceptions that have plagued his career and keep the team in the playoff hunt while Dart works toward a full recovery.
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