Jaxson Dart Injury Update: Giants Get Promising News in QB's Return From Concussion

New York could get its quarterback back this Sunday against the Lions.

Jaxson Dart could be back under center for the Giants this weekend. | Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Quarterback Jaxson Dart missed the Giants' Week 11 matchup against the Packers last weekend after suffering a concussion the week prior. New York turned to backup Jameis Winston in his absence, who unfortunately couldn't get the job done in what was ultimately a 27–20 loss to Green Bay.

Despite what some may consider a lost Giants season—one that resulted in the firing of coach Brian Daboll—Dart has been quite a spark plug for an otherwise stagnant New York offense. Throughout his first nine NFL appearances, the rookie has thrown for 1,417 yards and 10 touchdowns (with a respectable passer rating of 93.5), while also rushing for 317 yards and seven more scores on the ground.

Luckily, after not Dart under center in Week 11, the Giants received a welcome update on their signal caller heading into Week 12.

Jaxson Dart Injury Update

Jaxson Dart could return for the Giants this weekend. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

According to northjersey.com's Art Stapleton, Dart is expected to practice with the Giants on Wednesday afternoon in East Rutherford, N.J., signaling a significant step in his progression through the NFL's concussion protocol.

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While concussions can be unpredictable, if Dart can work through New York's practice sessions this week "without a recurrence of symptoms,"—and also maintain his baseline of neurocognitive testing—he would then be eligible to meet with an Independent Neurological Consultant (INC), who could potentially clear him by week's end.

This would put Dart in line to start the Giants' Week 12 contest against the Lions in Detroit, which kicks off at 1:00 p.m ET at Ford Field.

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