Overview
- The rookie is expected to practice Wednesday as he advances through the latter stages of the NFL’s protocol, then meet the independent consultant for possible sign-off by week’s end.
- Team officials caution the process can reset if symptoms return, with interim coach Mike Kafka saying they will follow the protocol as directed.
- Dart entered protocol in Week 10 against the Bears and sat out the Week 11 loss to the Packers under Kafka’s first game in charge after Brian Daboll’s dismissal.
- Jameis Winston remains the projected backup with Russell Wilson as QB3 should Dart be cleared to start against the Lions.
- In nine games he has 1,417 passing yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions plus 317 rushing yards and seven scores, drawing praise for dual-threat play as debates over his running style and the Giants’ protection issues persist.