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Giants' Jaxson Dart Returns to Practice, On Track for Week 12 Start vs. Lions

He still requires independent neurological clearance before he can play.

Overview

  • Interim coach Mike Kafka said the rookie quarterback is trending toward playing Sunday in Detroit if there are no setbacks.
  • Dart participated in a non-contact practice Wednesday, marking Phase 4 progress after limited on-field work late last week.
  • Final approval depends on completing the NFL’s five-step protocol and being cleared by the independent neurological consultant assigned to the team.
  • If cleared to start, Jameis Winston will serve as the backup with Russell Wilson designated as the emergency third quarterback.
  • Dart suffered the concussion in Week 10 against the Bears, missed Week 11, and enters Week 12 with 1,417 passing yards, a 10-3 TD-INT line, and 317 rushing yards with seven rushing TDs as voices inside and outside the team urge a more cautious running style.