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Jaxson Dart Readies for Second Start at Saints After Draft Snub, Listed Full in Practice

The rookie says the Saints’ decision to pass on him still fuels him heading into a noisy Superdome test.

Overview

  • Dart practiced as a full participant despite left hamstring soreness, wearing tape and later a compression sleeve, and he is not expected to be held out Sunday.
  • He led New York to its first win in his debut (111 passing yards and a touchdown, 54 rushing yards and a score) but took heavy contact with 17 hits and five sacks and said he must speed his progressions.
  • He acknowledged a chip on his shoulder after New Orleans passed on him at No. 9, selecting Kelvin Banks Jr. and later quarterback Tyler Shough at No. 40.
  • The Giants traded back into the first round to draft Dart at No. 25, and he has since said New York was his preferred destination.
  • Brian Daboll is emphasizing communication and silent counts for the Caesars Superdome environment, with kickoff set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET as the Giants adjust to Malik Nabers’ season-ending ACL tear.