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Jaxson Dart injury update: Major change emerges in status of New York Giants QB

IMG_0985by: Griffin McVeigh11/27/25griffin_mcveigh

It’s a happy Thanksgiving for the New York Giants. Quarterback Jaxson Dart cleared concussion protocol, meaning he can play on Monday night against the New England Patriots. Dart missed the last two games, leaving Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback.

Dart is thriving as a rookie, appearing to be a franchise quarterback for the Giants. He was taken in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, going No. 25 overall. Former head coach Brian Daboll eased him into the year as Russell Wilson began the year as New York’s guy.

In nine games, Dart has thrown for 1,417 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions. He is completing just under 63% of his passes. In games where Dart has been the starter, New York owns a 2-5 record.

Kickoff from Foxborough is scheduled for 8:15 ET on Monday night. ESPN will have the broadcast, with Joe Buck and Troy Aikman on the call. Dart will also be making his Monday Night Football debut, going head-to-head against fellow young quarterback Drake Maye.

Nick Saban advocates for former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll at Penn State

Nick Saban didn’t hesitate when asked who should be the next head coach at Penn State. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday, Saban openly endorsed former Alabama offensive coordinator and ex–New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll for the vacancy in Happy Valley.

The legendary coach praised Daboll’s résumé, mind and his fit for one of college football’s premier jobs: “I love Brian,” Saban said. “He did a great job here for us as our offensive coordinator. We won the championship with him calling the plays. He’s been in the Super Bowl several times with Bill Belichick and won.

“I think it was a tough situation with the Giants, but he’s a very good coach. He’s a bright guy, a good recruiter, relates to players, a good teacher, good offensive mind. He’ll put together a strong staff. I think that would be an outstanding hire.”

Saban’s confidence carries weight, especially for a coach who has placed numerous former assistants and coordinators into high-profile jobs. But Daboll would be a unique case.

He has never been a college head coach, and his only stint in the collegiate ranks since the 1990s was his one season with Saban in 2017. It certainly works to his favor that Alabama captured the national championship behind his play-calling that season though. After that, he returned to the NFL, emerging as one of the league’s brightest offensive architects.

On3’s Steve Samra contributed to this report