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Giants’ Jaxson Dart Returns to Non-Contact Practice, On Track for Week 12 at Lions

Final clearance now hinges on an independent neurological review under the NFL protocol.

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.