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Giants Turn to Rookie Jaxson Dart as Week 4 Starter vs. Chargers

Head coach Brian Daboll says the 0-3 start prompted his decision to fast-track the first-round pick.

Overview

  • Dart makes his first NFL start Sunday at MetLife Stadium against the 3-0 Chargers after a strong preseason and productive Ole Miss career.
  • Daboll said Dart will start going forward with Russell Wilson moving to backup, emphasizing that the switch was his decision after internal debate and earlier consideration following Week 1.
  • Reports describe mixed locker-room sentiment, including frustration over communication and Jameis Winston being bypassed, alongside accounts that captains quickly rallied behind Dart.
  • Wilson has been the subject of immediate trade chatter before the Nov. 4 deadline, with NFL Network saying he is expected to become a trade candidate and The Athletic reporting the Giants have no current intention to move him.
  • Wilson publicly accepted the demotion and vowed to mentor Dart; through three games he completed 59.1% of passes for 778 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions.