Giants Expected to Hold Jaxson Dart Out of 2024 Season

The New York Giants plan to rest veteran quarterback Russell Wilson in their preseason finale against the New England Patriots, likely giving rookie Jaxson Dart a start to showcase his talents. Despite Dart's impressive preseason performance, where he has completed 74.3% of his passes for 291 yards and two touchdowns without interceptions, the Giants intend to let him develop behind the scenes while Wilson leads the regular season. The backup quarterback position remains undecided, with Dart competing against Jameis Winston for the spot, but it is unclear if Dart will see regular-season action soon. Assistant head coach Mike Kafka praised Dart's leadership and progress in understanding the offense, noting Dart's development with second and third-string players and the possibility of snaps with the starting offensive line during the preseason game. While Dart's future as a potential franchise starter is promising, the Giants are cautious about rushing his transition, and any regular-season starts may depend on Wilson's performance and Dart's readiness. The preseason finale is expected to be Dart's last significant game action for a while as the team prioritizes his long-term development.