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Giants Finish Perfect Preseason With 42–10 Rout as Steelers’ Win Is Clouded by Rookie’s Knee Injury

Final roster cuts on Aug. 26 will test depth after a preseason night defined by evaluations and injuries.

Aug 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) throws a pass during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Giants rookie Jaxson Dart opened with a touchdown drive, left after a head hit and later cleared concussion protocol, finishing the preseason 32-for-47 for 372 yards with three passing TDs and no interceptions.
  • Backup Tommy DeVito took over after halftime and went 17-of-20 for 198 yards and three touchdowns as New York completed a 3-0 preseason, outscoring opponents 107-47.
  • New England rested most starters, including quarterback Drake Maye, with undrafted Ben Wooldridge playing the entire game as the Patriots fell to 2-1 in exhibition play.
  • Pittsburgh beat Carolina 19-10 with four field goals from Ben Sauls, while Skylar Thompson led the Steelers’ passing attack with an 11-of-13, 152-yard outing and a touchdown.
  • Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon was carted off with a knee injury and did not return, with no immediate update from the team as league-wide cutdowns to 53 players approach on Tuesday.