Dan Benton, Giants WireFri, November 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM UTC·1 min readAmid a challenging 2-10 season, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has cleared concussion protocol, offering a glimmer of continuity for the New York Giants as they prepare for Monday Night Football against the New England Patriots.
Dart suffered the concussion in the Giants' Week 10 loss to the Chicago Bears, forcing the 22-year-old Ole Miss alum to sit out the next two games. Veteran Jameis Winston filled in admirably as the starter, with Russell Wilson providing backup support, helping sustain offensive fire.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNew York's unit erupted for a season-high 517 yards in last week's overtime heartbreaker against the Detroit Lions -- a game that sealed their playoff elimination -- capping seven consecutive contests with 20-plus points, the longest streak since their 2011 Super Bowl triumph.
As Dart returns, he does so in a new setting. Gone is Brian Daboll, replaced by interim head coach Mike Kafka and interim offensive coordinator Tim Kelly. How the rookie quarterback is used after his concussion and multiple earlier scares will be hotly debated.
With Winston's flair on display -- including a 300-yard, three-touchdown outing last week -- the Giants' quarterback depth endures. Yet Dart's dual-threat spark could inject energy into Foxborough, where New York chases a morale-boosting victory to end the skid on a high note.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart clears concussion protocol
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