Jaxson Dart Concussion Sparks Controversy Around Brian Daboll, Giants
Nov 9, 2025, 4:15 PM | Updated: Nov 10, 2025, 8:29 am
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Jaxson Dart #6 of the New York Giants walks off the field after an injury during the fourth quarter in the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
(Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
CHICAGO — New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart ran for two touchdowns against the Chicago Bears before entering concussion protocol.
Dart completed 19 of his 29 pass attempts for 242 yards. He added six carries for 66 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
Jaxson Dart with his second rushing touchdown of the game 👀#LocalsInTheNFL #Giants @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) November 9, 2025
Unfortunately, his performance wasn’t the storyline to emerge from week 10.
Midway through the third quarter, Dart was hit and fumbled, which gave the ball back to Chicago. This was the play where he suffered the concussion.
New York didn’t check Dart after the series, and he started the next drive under center. He ended up taking a few more snaps before heading to the sideline.
After the game, Giants head coach Brian Daboll said:
No. He wasn’t (checked). When he was going in there, somebody said something and I said ‘don’t put him in.’ I’m not sure exactly the play that it happened. I’m just concerned for the kid.
Dart has been evaluated for concussions four times this season.
Brian Daboll says that Jaxson Dart was not checked for a concussion immediately after the play in which he fumbled pic.twitter.com/fQCsPNIHgf
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants) November 9, 2025
Following Daboll’s remarks, there was an uproar from Giants fans on social media. How the situation was handled was called malpractice by some. Others called for Daboll to be fired.
As a dual-threat quarterback, getting hit comes with the territory. But watching Giants games in 2025, it’s clear that Dart isn’t protected like other QBs in the league.
Some of that is because he hasn’t perfected the art of avoiding hits and getting down. But some of it also falls on the shoulders of the coaching staff.
About Jaxson Dart
Dart was born in Kaysville, Utah, where he eventually attended Roy High School. He transferred to Corner Canyon before his senior season.
In 2020 with the Chargers, Dart threw for 4,691 yards and a state-record 67 touchdowns. As a four-star prospect, he committed to USC.
He played just six games with the Trojans, where he completed 117 of his 189 pass attempts for 1,353 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions. On the ground, Dart ran the ball 22 times for 43 yards and two touchdowns.
Dart packed his bags and traded Los Angeles sunshine for the college football haven that is the SEC and Ole Miss.
He closed out his collegiate career playing in 39 games for the Rebels with 38 starts. He completed 735 of his 1118 attempts for 10,617 yards and 72 touchdowns.
Ole Miss went 28-10 with Dart at the helm, including a Peach Bowl win in 2024 and a Gator Bowl win in 2025.
Dart’s college accolades include Gator Bowl MVP, 2024 Conerly Trophy Winner, 2024 All-America Honorable Mention, 2024 All-SEC First Team, 2024 CFN SEC QB of the Year, 2024 Manning Award Finalist, and 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Finalist.
Dart completed 32-of-47 passes (68.1 percent) for 372 yards and three touchdowns in his first preseason, but more importantly, the rookie signal-caller did not commit a turnover in his first test against NFL defenses.
He entered the regular season as QB2 on the Giants’ depth chart. After a 0-3 start with Russell Wilson under center, the Giants gave Dart his first start in week four.
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