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Giants QB Crisis: Dart Out, Winston Steps Up
26 Sep
Summary
- Jaxson Dart's season-ending knee surgery leaves Giants scrambling.
- Jameis Winston named starting quarterback, Jake Haener backup.
- Giants actively seeking additional quarterback depth.
The New York Giants' quarterback situation has become critical with Jaxson Dart undergoing surgery for a torn meniscus, ending his season. Jameis Winston will take over as the starting quarterback for the team's remaining 15 weeks. Jake Haener, a recent addition to the practice squad, has been named the backup.
Head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged the team's urgent need to find more quarterback depth, stating, "We are going to have to do that." He expressed confidence in both Winston's experience and Haener's potential, noting Haener's ability to "fire that thing around" and knowledge of the offense. The team is actively searching for additional options, as having only two quarterbacks is insufficient for the demands of the NFL season.
