Giants Urge Rookie QB Jaxson Dart to Alter Running Style After Concussion

Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart has been "urged" by the New York Giants to modify his running approach following a concussion that caused him to miss the Week 11 game against the Green Bay Packers. Sources indicate that numerous individuals have advised Dart to be more careful and thoughtful in his running due to a propensity for taking big hits, emphasizing the team's need for him on the field. The No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Dart was 19-for-29 passing for 242 yards and added 66 rushing yards on six attempts in the recent 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears. SNY's Connor Hughes criticized the Giants for "organizational malpractice," calling plays for the 220-pound Dart like a larger back, leading to his "avoidable injury." The Giants subsequently fired coach Brian Daboll, with Mike Kafka now serving as interim coach. Through nine games, Dart has completed 128 of 204 passes for 1,417 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions, alongside 57 rushes for 317 yards and seven touchdowns.