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Giants’ Jaxson Dart Remains in Concussion Protocol With Week 12 Return Possible

Coaches are pressing the rookie to curb his aggressive runs to protect his availability.

Overview

  • Interim coach Mike Kafka has ruled Dart out for Sunday at Green Bay and named Jameis Winston the starter over Russell Wilson.
  • A Week 12 comeback hinges on Dart clearing the NFL’s five-step protocol and completing sufficient practice work.
  • Dart suffered the concussion in the Week 10 loss to Chicago on a third-quarter run, his fourth head evaluation this year.
  • Quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney has shown film to encourage safer decisions as the team urges changes to Dart’s running approach.
  • Before the setback, the rookie completed 62.7% of his passes for 1,417 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushed for 317 yards and seven scores, including a record streak of rushing TDs in five straight games.