Overview
- Interim coach Mike Kafka said Dart is trending toward playing Sunday in Detroit as long as there are no setbacks.
- The rookie participated in a non-contact practice Wednesday, which is the next step in the league’s concussion protocol.
- If he continues to progress, Dart is expected to meet with the independent neurological consultant for potential clearance by week’s end.
- Kafka confirmed that Jameis Winston would be the backup if Dart starts, with Russell Wilson as QB3 under the interim staff.
- Dart sustained the concussion in Week 10 vs. the Bears, missed Week 11, and has posted 1,417 passing yards with a 10–3 TD-INT line plus 317 rushing yards and seven rushing TDs.