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Jaxson Dart Says He’ll Start Thursday vs. Eagles as Hamstring Improves

The update comes with Darius Slayton unlikely to play, leaving the Giants thin at receiver.

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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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Overview

  • Dart said there was "never a doubt" he would play, after being listed limited Monday and a projected full participant Tuesday on the injury report.
  • Head coach Brian Daboll downplayed the hamstring issue, saying Dart "will be OK" for the short-week matchup.
  • WR Darius Slayton (hamstring) did not practice and is trending toward being out Thursday, increasing the likelihood of a practice-squad elevation such as Lil’Jordan Humphrey.
  • Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio praised the rookie, saying of Dart, "I think they’ve got themselves a quarterback."
  • Dart is set for his third start after a turnover-heavy loss to the Saints that dropped the Giants to 1-4, with Malik Nabers already out for the season.