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Jaxson Dart Opens With TD, Clears Concussion Check as Giants Reaffirm Russell Wilson for Week 1

New York underscores a patient plan for its first-round quarterback behind Russell Wilson.

Aug 21, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) throws a pass during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Dart started the preseason finale against the Patriots and went 6-of-12 for 81 yards with a touchdown, featuring a 50-yard hookup with Gunner Olszewski and a 7-yard score to Greg Dulcich.
  • He was removed by concussion spotters after a 23-yard fourth-down run that ended in a fumble, was evaluated, and was cleared to return but did not play again.
  • Brian Daboll had planned to limit the rookie to roughly one quarter, and Jameis Winston entered to throw a touchdown to Jalin Hyatt on the next play.
  • Across three preseason games, Dart completed 32 of 47 passes for 372 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions, adding 52 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.
  • Team officials reiterated Wilson as the Week 1 starter, The Athletic refuted reports of an imminent QB change, Dart’s game-day status remains undecided, and assistant GM Brandon Brown said the club has no plans to trade Winston.