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Giants Rookie Jaxson Dart Says He Will Play Thursday Despite Hamstring Injury

His availability steadies a thin offense before a short-week test against Philadelphia.

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 09: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants and head coach Brian Daboll speak during the second quarter of an NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Giants and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on August 09, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
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Oct 5, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) runs out the tunnel against New Orleans Saints during warmups at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Dart affirmed there was “never a doubt” about playing, as the Giants moved him from limited on Monday to an estimated full participant Tuesday during walkthroughs.
  • Head coach Brian Daboll downplayed concern over the hamstring, saying the rookie quarterback will be OK for his third NFL start.
  • Dart has been managing the injury since his first start in the Sept. 28 win over the Chargers and played the full game in Sunday’s loss to the Saints, when he had two interceptions and a fumble as New York fell to 1-4.
  • Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio praised the 22-year-old’s poise and mobility, saying of the Giants, “I think they’ve got themselves a quarterback.”
  • The Giants’ receiving corps remains depleted with Malik Nabers out for the season and Darius Slayton not practicing Tuesday with a hamstring, increasing responsibility for fellow rookie Beaux Collins ahead of Thursday night against the 4-1 Eagles.