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Giants Give Jaxson Dart First Preseason Start, Reaffirm Russell Wilson as Week 1 QB

Team doctors cleared Dart through concussion protocol following a first-quarter hit.

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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) carries the all against the New England Patriots
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Jack Gibbens (51) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Overview

  • Dart finished 6-of-12 for 81 yards in the preseason finale, connecting on a 50-yard pass to Gunner Olszewski and a touchdown to Greg Dulcich.
  • After a 23-yard scramble that ended with a fumble, Dart was removed by the concussion spotter and did not return as his planned snaps were limited to roughly a quarter.
  • Head coach Brian Daboll has reiterated that Russell Wilson remains the Opening Day starter despite Dart’s strong preseason.
  • The Athletic’s Dan Duggan pushed back on reports of a September switch to Dart, reporting the Giants want the rookie to develop behind the scenes.
  • Assistant GM Brandon Brown said the team has no intention of trading Jameis Winston, leaving the Week 1 backup designation still unsettled.