Overview
- Late in the Week 15 loss to Washington, Dart was sent to the blue tent after a first‑and‑goal pileup, Jameis Winston handled two snaps, and the drive later ended on downs near the goal line.
- The brief removal was his fifth in 10 games dating to the preseason, a frequency documented by multiple outlets including ESPN.
- Dart said he was surprised to be pulled, contending the hit was not severe and saying he feels there is a “sensitivity” in how he is treated by officials and spotters.
- Interim coach Mike Kafka said the Giants will not change much offensively, calling Dart’s mobility a strength and expressing confidence in the quarterback’s judgment on self‑protection.
- Reporters have urged behavioral and schematic tweaks such as quicker get‑ups, more sliding, and protection‑friendly designs, citing the NFL’s cautious approach to head injuries during New York’s 2‑12 season.