Jaxson Dart will undergo season-ending knee surgery, leaving the New York Giants without their rookie quarterback, according to NBC News. The reported injury, confirmed Wednesday, sidelines Dart for the remainder of the 2026 season and pushes the Giants into an immediate search for quarterback help.
CBS Sports reports that New York could pursue one of five possible quarterback trades in the wake of the injury, including two options tied to head coach John Harbaugh. NBC Sports reports that Harbaugh said all options remain open for adding a veteran quarterback, without committing to a specific direction.
ESPN, meanwhile, is examining what comes next for the Giants and Jameis Winston at the position. Yahoo Sports reports that Dart's longer-term future with the organization has been called into question following the injury, adding another layer to a decision that now stretches beyond this season.
The situation leaves the Giants balancing two timelines: finding a quarterback who can keep the current roster competitive, and protecting the development of the player they drafted to lead the franchise. Any trade would carry that dual calculation, which is likely why the team has not signaled a preference publicly.
What to watch next: whether the Giants complete a trade or turn to a veteran already on the roster, and how the team frames Dart's status heading into the offseason.
