Giants’ Jaxson Dart could miss rest of season with knee injury, per report

The opening drive of the New York Giants' 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams ended in concerning fashion. Quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained a knee injury on the final play of the possession, and it could cost him the rest of the season.

The team initially feared Dart suffered a sprained MCL on the play. He underwent an MRI on Tuesday, and the imaging produced results that were worse than the team anticipated, according to ESPN/NFL Media. Dart was always expected to miss time, but the updated diagnosis now sets him up to sit for an extended period. The knee issue could even force him to miss the entire campaign.

"Evaluations are ongoing," coach John Harbaugh said following the MRI. "We haven't got any final decisions yet. We've learned a lot more. I wouldn't really want to share too much until decisions get made, and that takes more than one person. It takes everybody involved. When we know what direction we're gonna have to go or whatever it might be, we'll announce that."

Dart took a hit from Rams defenders Josaiah Stewart and Byron Young mid-throw on a third-down deep ball, and on the collision, his left knee bent awkwardly…

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