2 days ago
The John Harbaugh era got off to a rousing start last night with the New York Giants defeating the division rival Dallas Cowboys 28-20 at a raucous MetLife Stadium. (When was the last time "raucous" and "MetLife" appeared in the same sentence about a Giants game?) Let's see what the **** ysts at Pro Football Focus thought of the individual player performances.
Focusing first on the passing, Jaxson Dart's 23 of 29, 230-yard, 3 TD, 0 INT performance was given a grade of…65.8, smack in the middle of their "average" range. I'm sure fans will take Dart's highly efficient game, as evidenced by his excellent 134.2 NFL passer rating last night, every week. PFF, though, grades on degree of difficulty and taking care of the ball. Dart didn't have any interceptions, but in PFF's eyes he had two turnover-worthy plays, which they see as being just as bad. He also did not have any "big-time," throws, i.e., **** placed accurately into tight windows and especially those that go deep downfield for explosive plays. Dart only threw three **** beyond 20 yards and only completed one. To quote Seinfeld, "Not that there's anything wrong with that," but that's what PFF values. Dart did what he had to do to win the game. In the long run, he'll have to show that he can hurt opposing defenses deep on a consistent basis, but for one game the short-range passing game was just fine.
Let's look at the effect of pressure:
Dart was an amazing 19 of 22 when kept clean, including all three of his TD passes. When pressured he was 4 of 7 for 57 yards, but both of his TWPs came under pressure.
Moving on to the pass blocking:
#night
Focusing first on the passing, Jaxson Dart's 23 of 29, 230-yard, 3 TD, 0 INT performance was given a grade of…65.8, smack in the middle of their "average" range. I'm sure fans will take Dart's highly efficient game, as evidenced by his excellent 134.2 NFL passer rating last night, every week. PFF, though, grades on degree of difficulty and taking care of the ball. Dart didn't have any interceptions, but in PFF's eyes he had two turnover-worthy plays, which they see as being just as bad. He also did not have any "big-time," throws, i.e., **** placed accurately into tight windows and especially those that go deep downfield for explosive plays. Dart only threw three **** beyond 20 yards and only completed one. To quote Seinfeld, "Not that there's anything wrong with that," but that's what PFF values. Dart did what he had to do to win the game. In the long run, he'll have to show that he can hurt opposing defenses deep on a consistent basis, but for one game the short-range passing game was just fine.
Let's look at the effect of pressure:
Dart was an amazing 19 of 22 when kept clean, including all three of his TD passes. When pressured he was 4 of 7 for 57 yards, but both of his TWPs came under pressure.
Moving on to the pass blocking:
#night
2 days ago
Jaxson Dart was first linked to Marissa Ayers in October 2025
Dart and Ayers made their relationship Instagram official in January 2026
Ayers is a ring girl, model and influencer
Jaxson Dart's girlfriend Marissa Ayers is cheering on the New York Giants quarterback from the stands.
Dart first sparked romance rumors with Ayers back in October 2025, when the couple was spotted at a Halloween party. Those reports ramped up even more after she was photographed with his mom, Kara Dart, during his game against the New England Patriots in December 2025.
#dart #jaxson #october #Instagram
Dart and Ayers made their relationship Instagram official in January 2026
Ayers is a ring girl, model and influencer
Jaxson Dart's girlfriend Marissa Ayers is cheering on the New York Giants quarterback from the stands.
Dart first sparked romance rumors with Ayers back in October 2025, when the couple was spotted at a Halloween party. Those reports ramped up even more after she was photographed with his mom, Kara Dart, during his game against the New England Patriots in December 2025.
#dart #jaxson #october #Instagram
2 days ago
Some plays don't show up in the box score.
Yet if it wasn't for a tackle from John Harbaugh, Malik Nabers' name might not be in the box score at all. The New York Giants star receiver had been on the fence about playing all week long, hesitant to step onto the MetLife Stadium field – the same field where he suffered a torn ACL last season.
Nabers figures to be a key piece to the Giants' offense, but he needed some reassurance before giving it a go on "Sunday Night Football" against the rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. And that reassurance came in the form of a tackle from his new head coach during walkthroughs, quarterback Jaxson Dart shared after the game.
"Things were just up-in-the-air, we didn't know exactly what was gonna happen," Dart said, "Me and Coach Harbs kinda had some conversations and he's like, 'You know what? I think that once he gets hit for the first time and realizes that he's OK, he's gonna feel confident.'"
Dart said that in Harbaugh's mind, that meant the coach had to tackle his star receiver.
#dart #tackle #Giants #week
Yet if it wasn't for a tackle from John Harbaugh, Malik Nabers' name might not be in the box score at all. The New York Giants star receiver had been on the fence about playing all week long, hesitant to step onto the MetLife Stadium field – the same field where he suffered a torn ACL last season.
Nabers figures to be a key piece to the Giants' offense, but he needed some reassurance before giving it a go on "Sunday Night Football" against the rival Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. And that reassurance came in the form of a tackle from his new head coach during walkthroughs, quarterback Jaxson Dart shared after the game.
"Things were just up-in-the-air, we didn't know exactly what was gonna happen," Dart said, "Me and Coach Harbs kinda had some conversations and he's like, 'You know what? I think that once he gets hit for the first time and realizes that he's OK, he's gonna feel confident.'"
Dart said that in Harbaugh's mind, that meant the coach had to tackle his star receiver.
#dart #tackle #Giants #week
4 days ago
The Dallas Cowboys are back! And, of course, it's another start to the season where the Cowboys roll into MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Giants. The Giants have many questions heading into the 2026 season with a whole new coaching staff after a season where they managed to win only four games. Let's break it down then get to some predictions.
Expect the Giants to make the running game the starting point of their new offense. John Harbaugh has brought in coaches with a history of building physical rushing attacks, while fullback Patrick Ricard and first-round offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa were added to help them play that way. Cam Skattebo gives them a powerful runner, but quarterback Jaxson Dart is just as important. Dart rushed for 487 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie, so Dallas cannot simply chase the running back and forget about the quarterback.
The biggest opportunity for New York comes when Dallas starts worrying too much about the run. The Cowboys allowed 4,735 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns last season, and Dart finished the year by completing 22 of 32 passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 34-17 win over Dallas.
If Malik Nabers is cleared to play following his ACL recovery, his matchup against the Dallas secondary becomes even more important, although his Week 1 availability remains uncertain. The Giants' route to victory is to keep Dallas guessing with the running game and Skattebo, use Dart as a runner, then attack downfield when the Cowboys bring extra defenders toward the line.
Dallas should make New York prove immediately that its run defense has improved. The Giants surrendered 2,470 rushing yards last season, while Javonte Williams ran for 1,201 yards and scored 11 rushing touchdowns for Dallas. Running the football also has another benefit this week because the Cowboys will be without All-Pro guard Tyler Smith following thumb surgery. T.J. Bass will replace him, so giving the offensive line manageable situations rather than asking it to pass protect on every play makes sense.
#cowboys
Expect the Giants to make the running game the starting point of their new offense. John Harbaugh has brought in coaches with a history of building physical rushing attacks, while fullback Patrick Ricard and first-round offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa were added to help them play that way. Cam Skattebo gives them a powerful runner, but quarterback Jaxson Dart is just as important. Dart rushed for 487 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie, so Dallas cannot simply chase the running back and forget about the quarterback.
The biggest opportunity for New York comes when Dallas starts worrying too much about the run. The Cowboys allowed 4,735 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns last season, and Dart finished the year by completing 22 of 32 passes for 230 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 34-17 win over Dallas.
If Malik Nabers is cleared to play following his ACL recovery, his matchup against the Dallas secondary becomes even more important, although his Week 1 availability remains uncertain. The Giants' route to victory is to keep Dallas guessing with the running game and Skattebo, use Dart as a runner, then attack downfield when the Cowboys bring extra defenders toward the line.
Dallas should make New York prove immediately that its run defense has improved. The Giants surrendered 2,470 rushing yards last season, while Javonte Williams ran for 1,201 yards and scored 11 rushing touchdowns for Dallas. Running the football also has another benefit this week because the Cowboys will be without All-Pro guard Tyler Smith following thumb surgery. T.J. Bass will replace him, so giving the offensive line manageable situations rather than asking it to pass protect on every play makes sense.
#cowboys
5 days ago
The state of Utah has produced some elite quarterbacks over the years whether from high school or college – Jaxson Dart, Steve Young, Ty Detmer, Jim McMahon, Steve Sarkisian – so the place knows the position.
So far this season heading into another weekend of games, high school quarterbacks in Utah are putting up huge numbers, some of the best in the country and there are not only a few of them.
The depth among stat-stuffing quarterbacks in the Beehive State is striking and influencing some of their recruitments as well.
In terms of overall passing yards, Utah high school quarterbacks have an advantage because many of them have played four games when the rest of the country has only played three but, still, their passing yards per game numbers are through the roof.
Through four games, Kingston Wright from Manti, Utah leads the country averaging 404 passing yards per game.
#utah #quarterbacks #school #yards
So far this season heading into another weekend of games, high school quarterbacks in Utah are putting up huge numbers, some of the best in the country and there are not only a few of them.
The depth among stat-stuffing quarterbacks in the Beehive State is striking and influencing some of their recruitments as well.
In terms of overall passing yards, Utah high school quarterbacks have an advantage because many of them have played four games when the rest of the country has only played three but, still, their passing yards per game numbers are through the roof.
Through four games, Kingston Wright from Manti, Utah leads the country averaging 404 passing yards per game.
#utah #quarterbacks #school #yards
6 days ago
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The New York Giants came to the conclusion at the end of last season that they needed new leadership if they were going to become a winning team. The decision was made to hire veteran head coach John Harbaugh to lead the team after he has been successful in his 18-year run with the Baltimore Ravens.
Harbaugh hired Matt Nagy to run his offense. The Giants have a pair of potential stars in quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo. Both have shown that they have the flash to excite fans and make big plays, but the key to their season will be establishing consistency.
Nagy will try to help them with his play calling. In order to do that, he will observe the team's offensive play from the coach's booth at the pressbox level so he can have a clear understanding of what the defense is trying to do to combat the offense. He will make sure Dart understands what he is seeing, and that will allow the quarterback to know where the strengths and weaknesses of the defense are.
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The New York Giants came to the conclusion at the end of last season that they needed new leadership if they were going to become a winning team. The decision was made to hire veteran head coach John Harbaugh to lead the team after he has been successful in his 18-year run with the Baltimore Ravens.
Harbaugh hired Matt Nagy to run his offense. The Giants have a pair of potential stars in quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo. Both have shown that they have the flash to excite fans and make big plays, but the key to their season will be establishing consistency.
Nagy will try to help them with his play calling. In order to do that, he will observe the team's offensive play from the coach's booth at the pressbox level so he can have a clear understanding of what the defense is trying to do to combat the offense. He will make sure Dart understands what he is seeing, and that will allow the quarterback to know where the strengths and weaknesses of the defense are.
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Jaxson Dart has spent the offseason preparing for his first season as an NFL starter.
His girlfriend, Marissa Ayers, has been building quite a following of her own.
The New York Giants quarterback is set to open the season against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 13.
And don't be surprised if cameras find Ayers along the way.
The couple has been publicly linked since 2025 and confirmed their relationship in January. They made their red-carpet debut at the NFL Honors in February.
#marissa #york #sept
His girlfriend, Marissa Ayers, has been building quite a following of her own.
The New York Giants quarterback is set to open the season against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 13.
And don't be surprised if cameras find Ayers along the way.
The couple has been publicly linked since 2025 and confirmed their relationship in January. They made their red-carpet debut at the NFL Honors in February.
#marissa #york #sept
10 days ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Giants signed backup quarterback James Winston to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, according to a person with knowledge of the move.
The person spoke to The **** ociated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the deal had not been announced. The extension saves salary cap **** e this season and keeps Winston under contract through 2028.
Winston, 32, was going into the second of a two-year, $8 million deal, initially signed before the Giants traded up to select Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 draft. He appeared in two games last season after starting third on the depth chart behind Russell Wilson and Dart.
Now firmly No. 2 and serving in a mentor role, Winston gives new coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy an experienced QB to step in when Dart is unavailable. He is also on Harbaugh's leadership council, a group of players counted on to serve as a liaison between the staff and the rest of the team.
Winston is going into his 12th NFL season since being the No. 1 overall pick by Tampa Bay in 2015 after winning the Heisman Trophy in 2013. The Giants are his fourth organization after stints with the Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns.
#season #york #year #million
The person spoke to The **** ociated Press on condition of anonymity Sunday because the deal had not been announced. The extension saves salary cap **** e this season and keeps Winston under contract through 2028.
Winston, 32, was going into the second of a two-year, $8 million deal, initially signed before the Giants traded up to select Jaxson Dart in the first round of the 2025 draft. He appeared in two games last season after starting third on the depth chart behind Russell Wilson and Dart.
Now firmly No. 2 and serving in a mentor role, Winston gives new coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy an experienced QB to step in when Dart is unavailable. He is also on Harbaugh's leadership council, a group of players counted on to serve as a liaison between the staff and the rest of the team.
Winston is going into his 12th NFL season since being the No. 1 overall pick by Tampa Bay in 2015 after winning the Heisman Trophy in 2013. The Giants are his fourth organization after stints with the Buccaneers, New Orleans Saints and Cleveland Browns.
#season #york #year #million
10 days ago
Just before the start of the 2026 season, the New York Giants reportedly signed quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year contract extension.
According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Giants are keeping Winston on a two-year deal worth up to $13 million.
Though Jaxson Dart is entering his second season as the unquestioned starting quarterback following a promising rookie campaign, having Winston backing him up on the depth chart is a strong value to have in the room.
Winston was entering the final year of his previous two-year deal with the Giants. The details of the contract have yet to be released as of this writing, but this should alleviate some salary-cap concerns to begin the campaign.
It's been years since Winston has operated as a full-time starter, but he's wound up seeing spot-start action over the last few seasons. In 2025 with the Giants, Winston appeared in three games (two starts) while completing 37 of 66 pass attempts (56.1%) for 567 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
#start #entering
According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Giants are keeping Winston on a two-year deal worth up to $13 million.
Though Jaxson Dart is entering his second season as the unquestioned starting quarterback following a promising rookie campaign, having Winston backing him up on the depth chart is a strong value to have in the room.
Winston was entering the final year of his previous two-year deal with the Giants. The details of the contract have yet to be released as of this writing, but this should alleviate some salary-cap concerns to begin the campaign.
It's been years since Winston has operated as a full-time starter, but he's wound up seeing spot-start action over the last few seasons. In 2025 with the Giants, Winston appeared in three games (two starts) while completing 37 of 66 pass attempts (56.1%) for 567 passing yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions.
#start #entering
11 days ago
New York has a new franchise quarterback and, as it turns out, a new face in the modeling world too. While New York Giants second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart prepares for what could be a career-defining sophomore season under first-year head coach John Harbaugh, his girlfriend Marissa Ayers has been quietly building something of her own in the city. This week, she shared it with the world after hitting a big personal milestone.
Ayers posted a vlog across her social media channels documenting her first-ever professional photo shoot, which took place in New York City. The shoot was for Terez, a women's sportswear brand, and Ayers was chosen as the face of the brand's entire New York Giants line. The images are set to drop next week.
"Today was a lifelong dream of mine," Ayers said in a TikTok vlog. "I modeled for the first time in New York City. It was also my very first photo shoot ever, being on set in a studio."
Ayers is a former ring girl and has done brand collaborations as a model before. However, this was her first time modeling for a website, as she clarified in a comment to a fan who ******* umed she was already modeling professionally.
Jaxson Dart's got a lot riding on his second season with the Giants. Follow along as he takes the next step in New York. Subscribe for more interesting stories.
#modeling #quarterback
Ayers posted a vlog across her social media channels documenting her first-ever professional photo shoot, which took place in New York City. The shoot was for Terez, a women's sportswear brand, and Ayers was chosen as the face of the brand's entire New York Giants line. The images are set to drop next week.
"Today was a lifelong dream of mine," Ayers said in a TikTok vlog. "I modeled for the first time in New York City. It was also my very first photo shoot ever, being on set in a studio."
Ayers is a former ring girl and has done brand collaborations as a model before. However, this was her first time modeling for a website, as she clarified in a comment to a fan who ******* umed she was already modeling professionally.
Jaxson Dart's got a lot riding on his second season with the Giants. Follow along as he takes the next step in New York. Subscribe for more interesting stories.
#modeling #quarterback
12 days ago
The NFL is loaded with young players entering the 2026 season with the opportunity to take their games to another level. Some have already shown flashes of becoming stars, while others are stepping into much larger roles for the first time. With the regular season about to begin, here are 13 players that are poised for breakout seasons.
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field at halftime during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Dart showed enough as a rookie to make Giants fans believe they finally have their quarterback of the future. With a full season ahead of him, the second-year quarterback has legitimate breakout potential. A new coaching staff and a healthy Malik Nabers could make all the difference.
Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
#season
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field at halftime during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Dart showed enough as a rookie to make Giants fans believe they finally have their quarterback of the future. With a full season ahead of him, the second-year quarterback has legitimate breakout potential. A new coaching staff and a healthy Malik Nabers could make all the difference.
Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) leaves the field following a game against the Green Bay Packers in an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
#season
14 days ago
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart announced a partnership with PSD Underwear earlier this month. On the surface, it looked like a standard marketing deal. The story behind it is not.
Years before the announcement, Dart met PSD founder Curt Flaitz and Flaitz's son, Rookie, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just before his second birthday. Rookie finished chemotherapy in January. When his hair finally grew back enough for a first haircut, the family asked him what he wanted it to look like. He did not hesitate.
"When I wrestle my brothers, I'm Jaxson Dart. When I wear my chain, I feel like Jaxson. And I wanted my hair to look like Jaxson too," Rookie said.
Coming later today: A heartwarming story on Jaxson Dart and his bond with Rookie, a young cancer survivor. pic.twitter.com/Z8G4CBbGVb
Dart invited him to the Giants facility so the haircut could happen there.
#dart #Giants #hair #look
Years before the announcement, Dart met PSD founder Curt Flaitz and Flaitz's son, Rookie, who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia just before his second birthday. Rookie finished chemotherapy in January. When his hair finally grew back enough for a first haircut, the family asked him what he wanted it to look like. He did not hesitate.
"When I wrestle my brothers, I'm Jaxson Dart. When I wear my chain, I feel like Jaxson. And I wanted my hair to look like Jaxson too," Rookie said.
Coming later today: A heartwarming story on Jaxson Dart and his bond with Rookie, a young cancer survivor. pic.twitter.com/Z8G4CBbGVb
Dart invited him to the Giants facility so the haircut could happen there.
#dart #Giants #hair #look
14 days ago
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart had the perfect answer on Tuesday when asked about the fact that the Sept. 13 season-opener against the Dallas Cowboys will be his first game action in almost a month.
How could the second-year quarterback be sharp?
"Every day I'm going against (defensive coordinator) Dennard's (Wilson) defense, the great players that we have, the scheme that's in place, and those are some of the best reps that I'm going to get going into Week 1," Dart said. "So, I've been very grateful for those because I would say early on in camp there was a lot of things that maybe caught me by surprise, and against a defense that I haven't really had a ton of experience playing against. But I think it's just made myself and this team a lot better, and I don't take those reps for granted.
"So, I feel like those are the best reps I could possibly get each and every day."
Dart played 14 snaps in the Sept. 15 preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings, and did not appear in the final two preseason games.
#going #opener #defense
How could the second-year quarterback be sharp?
"Every day I'm going against (defensive coordinator) Dennard's (Wilson) defense, the great players that we have, the scheme that's in place, and those are some of the best reps that I'm going to get going into Week 1," Dart said. "So, I've been very grateful for those because I would say early on in camp there was a lot of things that maybe caught me by surprise, and against a defense that I haven't really had a ton of experience playing against. But I think it's just made myself and this team a lot better, and I don't take those reps for granted.
"So, I feel like those are the best reps I could possibly get each and every day."
Dart played 14 snaps in the Sept. 15 preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings, and did not appear in the final two preseason games.
#going #opener #defense
14 days ago
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart used to say Odell Beckham Jr.'s name after a one-handed catch in the backyard. Beckham was an icon then, a player who "changed the game a little bit." Sharing a huddle with him still feels that way.
"From that perspective, I would say it's pretty nostalgic," Dart told reporters on Tuesday. "It's a really cool experience."
The feeling has company now. Dart said he is proud of how Beckham earned his role, improved each week, and is playing his best football since he arrived.
"He came in here, he earned it," Dart said. "He got better each and every week, and he's playing his best ball since he got here right now, from just alignment, ******* ignment, playing fast, getting open, making plays. So, really proud of him, and just the dedication that he's put in to get into this point. And he's a great teammate as well. So, there's a lot that we, as younger guys, can learn from him. And he's still a great player."
Dart wanted more than the name. He said you never know how dedicated a player will be in this situation, especially one who has "damn near had it all." The answer came in the offseason, when Beckham flew across the country to throw extra reps with him.
#name #still #really
"From that perspective, I would say it's pretty nostalgic," Dart told reporters on Tuesday. "It's a really cool experience."
The feeling has company now. Dart said he is proud of how Beckham earned his role, improved each week, and is playing his best football since he arrived.
"He came in here, he earned it," Dart said. "He got better each and every week, and he's playing his best ball since he got here right now, from just alignment, ******* ignment, playing fast, getting open, making plays. So, really proud of him, and just the dedication that he's put in to get into this point. And he's a great teammate as well. So, there's a lot that we, as younger guys, can learn from him. And he's still a great player."
Dart wanted more than the name. He said you never know how dedicated a player will be in this situation, especially one who has "damn near had it all." The answer came in the offseason, when Beckham flew across the country to throw extra reps with him.
#name #still #really
19 days ago
Tyrone Tracy's nightmarish preseason took another seemingly unfortunate turn on Friday night when he left the New York Giants' game against the New York Jets with an injury.
Tracy, the Giants' leading rusher the past two seasons, has had a rough preseason. He missed a block in the first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings that led to quarterback Jaxson Dart taking a big hit. In Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, Tracy fumbled in the red zone despite being untouched.
Running backs Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary did not dress for Friday's game. Tracy, looking to play a clean game after the miscues in the first games, and Najee Harris did.
Tracy was having an excellent night before being injured. He had four carries for 37 yards, an average of 9.3 yards per carry. Tracy had a 6-yard touchdown run, and a long run of 16 yards.
This is the hit that led to Tracy's injury:
#tyrone
Tracy, the Giants' leading rusher the past two seasons, has had a rough preseason. He missed a block in the first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings that led to quarterback Jaxson Dart taking a big hit. In Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, Tracy fumbled in the red zone despite being untouched.
Running backs Cam Skattebo and Devin Singletary did not dress for Friday's game. Tracy, looking to play a clean game after the miscues in the first games, and Najee Harris did.
Tracy was having an excellent night before being injured. He had four carries for 37 yards, an average of 9.3 yards per carry. Tracy had a 6-yard touchdown run, and a long run of 16 yards.
This is the hit that led to Tracy's injury:
#tyrone
19 days ago
Geno Smith and the New York Jets get one final preseason tune-up when they take on the New York Giants in a battle between MetLife Stadium's two NFL tenants.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field at halftime during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: MyNetworkTV, WCBS – CBS 2
#york #dart
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks off the field at halftime during a preseason opening game between the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
When: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM ET
TV Channel: MyNetworkTV, WCBS – CBS 2
#york #dart
20 days ago
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is entering his sophomore season with a new head coach and a plethora of new teammates. Yet, there's one particular teammate who joined the franchise in 2025 who will work most closely with Dart, hoping to boost his morale: veteran quarterback Jameis Winston.
Dart's rookie stint was fairly impressive; he tallied nine rushing touchdowns, 15 passing touchdowns, and just five interceptions. Nevertheless, a few ill-advised risks led Dart to take some big hits, which resulted in concussion protocol mandates.
Dart already has the intangibles to succeed in the NFL, but it's all about execution from this point forward. In Dart's second year, he'll be greatly edified by this wisdom from head coach John Harbaugh and feed off of the charismatic aura of Winston.
Winston has been intentionally thorough with his play in the preseason, posting a QB Rating of 91.4, 15 completions, and 150 yards in the most recent 26-3 exhibition win over the Miami Dolphins. Winston also posted just one incompletion and averaged 9.9 yards per passing attempt in the preseason opener versus the Minnesota Vikings on Aug 15.
Ultimately, Winston's preseason play should leave Dart with an undertone of resilience, a point of reference that Dart will want to replicate when the regular season starts.
#touchdowns #point
Dart's rookie stint was fairly impressive; he tallied nine rushing touchdowns, 15 passing touchdowns, and just five interceptions. Nevertheless, a few ill-advised risks led Dart to take some big hits, which resulted in concussion protocol mandates.
Dart already has the intangibles to succeed in the NFL, but it's all about execution from this point forward. In Dart's second year, he'll be greatly edified by this wisdom from head coach John Harbaugh and feed off of the charismatic aura of Winston.
Winston has been intentionally thorough with his play in the preseason, posting a QB Rating of 91.4, 15 completions, and 150 yards in the most recent 26-3 exhibition win over the Miami Dolphins. Winston also posted just one incompletion and averaged 9.9 yards per passing attempt in the preseason opener versus the Minnesota Vikings on Aug 15.
Ultimately, Winston's preseason play should leave Dart with an undertone of resilience, a point of reference that Dart will want to replicate when the regular season starts.
#touchdowns #point
24 days ago
Jameis Winston reminded everyone he still has plenty left in the tank during the New York Giants' 26-3 preseason victory over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.
The veteran quarterback started in place of rested starter Jaxson Dart and played the entire first half, completing 15 of 21 passes (two drops) for 150 yards. He also scored on an 11-yard touchdown scramble on the opening drive, turning a broken play into the game's first points.
Asked about the wheels still working on that touchdown run, Winston pointed first to the offensive line.
"Yeah, I think our offensive line just did a good job of setting the tone by establishing the run game. Now sometimes, you get to show the young-school cats that I can still be an athlete and get out the pocket," he told reporters after the game.
Winston said he enjoyed the extended opportunity to run the offense.
#jameis #york
The veteran quarterback started in place of rested starter Jaxson Dart and played the entire first half, completing 15 of 21 passes (two drops) for 150 yards. He also scored on an 11-yard touchdown scramble on the opening drive, turning a broken play into the game's first points.
Asked about the wheels still working on that touchdown run, Winston pointed first to the offensive line.
"Yeah, I think our offensive line just did a good job of setting the tone by establishing the run game. Now sometimes, you get to show the young-school cats that I can still be an athlete and get out the pocket," he told reporters after the game.
Winston said he enjoyed the extended opportunity to run the offense.
#jameis #york
25 days ago
Second-half turnaround: Ashlyn Puerta scored only 45 seconds after entering the game and Baylee DeSmit netted two more goals to boost Sporting Club Jacksonville women's soccer to second place in the Gainbridge Super League, defeating Tampa Bay Sun FC 3-2 in the home opener on Aug. 22.
Puerta power: The league's player of the year in Sporting Jax's inaugural season, Puerta smashed a game-tying 25-yard laser in the 46th minute, moments after entering as a halftime sub for Maci Teater at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium.
DeSmit double: Two more goals for DeSmit pushed Jacksonville in front. In the 60th minute, Meg Hughes dribbled down the right wing and cut the ball back for DeSmit, who cracked a 20-yard shot off the hands of Tampa Bay goalkeeper Liz Beardsley and into the net. Ten minutes later, DeSmit stayed onside for a crisp finish after a headed ***** ist by Coco Thistle.
Dinosaur in the house: The club introduced its new mascot, orange dinosaur Sporting Rex, in a pregame presentation that also included appearances from the Jaguars' Jaxson de Ville and the Jumbo Shrimp's Southpaw.
Quick free kicks: Tampa Bay (0-1-1) scored twice on the break, with Shea Connors giving the visitors a first-half lead and Jordan Zade narrowing the gap to 3-2 late. … Sporting Jax goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg made six saves, preserving the edge amid a stoppage-time flurry from the Sun. … Thistle made her club debut in place of Melina Descary in the 60th minute. … First-team all-league forward Paige Kenton was unavailable due to illness.
#desmit #jacksonville #thistle #second
Puerta power: The league's player of the year in Sporting Jax's inaugural season, Puerta smashed a game-tying 25-yard laser in the 46th minute, moments after entering as a halftime sub for Maci Teater at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium.
DeSmit double: Two more goals for DeSmit pushed Jacksonville in front. In the 60th minute, Meg Hughes dribbled down the right wing and cut the ball back for DeSmit, who cracked a 20-yard shot off the hands of Tampa Bay goalkeeper Liz Beardsley and into the net. Ten minutes later, DeSmit stayed onside for a crisp finish after a headed ***** ist by Coco Thistle.
Dinosaur in the house: The club introduced its new mascot, orange dinosaur Sporting Rex, in a pregame presentation that also included appearances from the Jaguars' Jaxson de Ville and the Jumbo Shrimp's Southpaw.
Quick free kicks: Tampa Bay (0-1-1) scored twice on the break, with Shea Connors giving the visitors a first-half lead and Jordan Zade narrowing the gap to 3-2 late. … Sporting Jax goalkeeper Jamie Gerstenberg made six saves, preserving the edge amid a stoppage-time flurry from the Sun. … Thistle made her club debut in place of Melina Descary in the 60th minute. … First-team all-league forward Paige Kenton was unavailable due to illness.
#desmit #jacksonville #thistle #second
27 days ago
The Baltimore Ravens made a defensible decision when they extended Mark Andrews rather than building their future at tight end around Isaiah Likely. That does not mean Baltimore will never wonder what might have been. Likely's first training camp with the New York Giants has provided an early reminder of his potential. He caught six passes during live periods in Thursday's joint practice against the Miami Dolphins and has quickly developed chemistry with quarterback Jaxson Dart.
With Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton occupying attention on the outside, Likely should receive favorable opportunities in the middle of the field. An 85- or 90-catch season is not unreasonable if his early target volume continues. That possibility will naturally restart the debate in Baltimore. Andrews is the more accomplished player, but Likely is younger and offers more explosiveness after the catch.
The Ravens made their choice in December when they signed Andrews to a three-year, $39.3 million extension containing $26 million guaranteed. Likely subsequently received a three-year, $40 million contract from the Giants that could reach $47.5 million.
Keeping both was never a realistic option once the market valued Likely as one of the NFL's highest-paid tight ends.
Baltimore selected certainty. Andrews owns the franchise records for career receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches. He finished the 2025 season with 484 receptions, 5,952 yards and 56 touchdowns over his career. Andrews became only the second tight end after Travis Kelce to hold his franchise's receiving triple crown. He also joined Kelce, Jason Witten, Antonio Gates and Ozzie Newsome as tight ends who became their organization's career leader in receiving yards.
#andrews #Career
With Malik Nabers and Darius Slayton occupying attention on the outside, Likely should receive favorable opportunities in the middle of the field. An 85- or 90-catch season is not unreasonable if his early target volume continues. That possibility will naturally restart the debate in Baltimore. Andrews is the more accomplished player, but Likely is younger and offers more explosiveness after the catch.
The Ravens made their choice in December when they signed Andrews to a three-year, $39.3 million extension containing $26 million guaranteed. Likely subsequently received a three-year, $40 million contract from the Giants that could reach $47.5 million.
Keeping both was never a realistic option once the market valued Likely as one of the NFL's highest-paid tight ends.
Baltimore selected certainty. Andrews owns the franchise records for career receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches. He finished the 2025 season with 484 receptions, 5,952 yards and 56 touchdowns over his career. Andrews became only the second tight end after Travis Kelce to hold his franchise's receiving triple crown. He also joined Kelce, Jason Witten, Antonio Gates and Ozzie Newsome as tight ends who became their organization's career leader in receiving yards.
#andrews #Career
27 days ago
Fremont Ross senior receiver Mason Englund and four Genoa seniors highlight returning players on offense in the area this season.
Little Giants senior tight end Jaxson Mackey joined Englund at first-team in the Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division. Senior Breylen Garza was quarterback and senior Kaiden Swint an offensive lineman.
Clyde senior Dekin Crockett returns at receiver. Junior Grady Binder is quarterback and senior Linkin Mullins a running back.
High school sports Three sets of Little Giants teammates wanted Bo Martin as captain
Bellevue senior Caden Cramer was first-team at tight end. Senior quarterback Ike Brown and junior center Deacon Nunez return as well.
#first
Little Giants senior tight end Jaxson Mackey joined Englund at first-team in the Northern Lakes League Cardinal Division. Senior Breylen Garza was quarterback and senior Kaiden Swint an offensive lineman.
Clyde senior Dekin Crockett returns at receiver. Junior Grady Binder is quarterback and senior Linkin Mullins a running back.
High school sports Three sets of Little Giants teammates wanted Bo Martin as captain
Bellevue senior Caden Cramer was first-team at tight end. Senior quarterback Ike Brown and junior center Deacon Nunez return as well.
#first
29 days ago
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants held their last padded practice before traveling to hold a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday. Here are some of the takeaways.
The Giants star wide receiver practiced for a second straight day. This was a lighter day for Nabers after he took seven team reps on Monday, his first of the summer as he works to return from a torn ACL.
Nabers, again in a red jersey, was in shells while the rest of his teammates practiced in full pads. He did take a couple of team reps. He caught a long pass from Jaxson Dart in 7-on-7, a play where it was clear defensive backs Tyler Nubin and Jevon Holland understood that they were not to hit Nabers. In real game action, the two defensive backs could have laid a big hit on the wide receiver.
Head coach John Harbaugh said Nabers will need to "get ****** ped around and hit and fronted up" in practice before the Giants consider playing him in a game. The Giants aren't ready for that to happen yet.
Cornerback Colton Hood (unknown), wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (ankle/leg), and defensive tackle Josh Tupou and Bobby Jamison-Travis (both unknown) did not practice.
#practiced #backs
The Giants star wide receiver practiced for a second straight day. This was a lighter day for Nabers after he took seven team reps on Monday, his first of the summer as he works to return from a torn ACL.
Nabers, again in a red jersey, was in shells while the rest of his teammates practiced in full pads. He did take a couple of team reps. He caught a long pass from Jaxson Dart in 7-on-7, a play where it was clear defensive backs Tyler Nubin and Jevon Holland understood that they were not to hit Nabers. In real game action, the two defensive backs could have laid a big hit on the wide receiver.
Head coach John Harbaugh said Nabers will need to "get ****** ped around and hit and fronted up" in practice before the Giants consider playing him in a game. The Giants aren't ready for that to happen yet.
Cornerback Colton Hood (unknown), wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (ankle/leg), and defensive tackle Josh Tupou and Bobby Jamison-Travis (both unknown) did not practice.
#practiced #backs
29 days ago
College football turns over the player pool via graduation and transfer portal defections at a dizzying rate in the modern era. Here is a list of my favorite breakout players available in Yahoo Standard P4 College Fantasy Football Leagues.
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One thing is clear when it comes to the QB position in Yahoo Standard Scoring Leagues that utilize 4-point passing touchdown formats: rushing production is imperative. Of the top-10 scoring quarterbacks last year, six of them rushed for 400+ yards and all 10 top scorers topped the 200+ yard rushing barrier.
For his part, Leavitt fits LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's QB archetype perfectly, evoking comparisons to CFF stars Matt Corral and Jaxson Dart. Leavitt averaged a strong 22.5 fantasy PPG in his seven appearances before suffering a season-ending injury. He has the tools and plays in the perfect system to compliment his dual-threat skill set and create explosive college fantasy football production.
With starting RB Jonah Coleman compromised with a leg injury for the second half of the year, Mohammed ripped off two-straight 100-yard games to end the regular season. His 14-carry, 105 yard showing against rival Oregon was an important game for him, as then-Oregon DC Tosh Lupoi took the Cal head coaching job in the offseason and immediately moved to bring in Mohammed to lead the Bears' backfield. For CFF purposes, he secured 17-of-19 targets for 138 yards in 2025 and should have a clear path to 180+ rush attempts with 30+ receptions in Berkley.
#leagues #mohammed #oregon
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One thing is clear when it comes to the QB position in Yahoo Standard Scoring Leagues that utilize 4-point passing touchdown formats: rushing production is imperative. Of the top-10 scoring quarterbacks last year, six of them rushed for 400+ yards and all 10 top scorers topped the 200+ yard rushing barrier.
For his part, Leavitt fits LSU head coach Lane Kiffin's QB archetype perfectly, evoking comparisons to CFF stars Matt Corral and Jaxson Dart. Leavitt averaged a strong 22.5 fantasy PPG in his seven appearances before suffering a season-ending injury. He has the tools and plays in the perfect system to compliment his dual-threat skill set and create explosive college fantasy football production.
With starting RB Jonah Coleman compromised with a leg injury for the second half of the year, Mohammed ripped off two-straight 100-yard games to end the regular season. His 14-carry, 105 yard showing against rival Oregon was an important game for him, as then-Oregon DC Tosh Lupoi took the Cal head coaching job in the offseason and immediately moved to bring in Mohammed to lead the Bears' backfield. For CFF purposes, he secured 17-of-19 targets for 138 yards in 2025 and should have a clear path to 180+ rush attempts with 30+ receptions in Berkley.
#leagues #mohammed #oregon
29 days ago
The NFL has clarified that New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart's evaluation in the blue medical tent during the team's preseason opener was a "standard medical timeout."
League protocol involves multiple independent neurologists and medical trainers reviewing replay for signs of impact or injury behavior that can trigger a check. Dart was forced into the tent late in the first quarter Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings after safety Jay Ward delivered a crushing hit to the torso.
Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. had missed his blocking ****** ignment, leaving the second-year quarterback exposed.
Dart got up slowly, spent a brief period under evaluation, and returned a few snaps later. On his first play back, he scrambled and found rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields for a 15-yard touchdown. He finished 3-of-4 for 26 yards in limited action.
After the game, Dart expressed clear frustration.
#quarterback #evaluation #tent #first
League protocol involves multiple independent neurologists and medical trainers reviewing replay for signs of impact or injury behavior that can trigger a check. Dart was forced into the tent late in the first quarter Saturday against the Minnesota Vikings after safety Jay Ward delivered a crushing hit to the torso.
Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. had missed his blocking ****** ignment, leaving the second-year quarterback exposed.
Dart got up slowly, spent a brief period under evaluation, and returned a few snaps later. On his first play back, he scrambled and found rookie wide receiver Malachi Fields for a 15-yard touchdown. He finished 3-of-4 for 26 yards in limited action.
After the game, Dart expressed clear frustration.
#quarterback #evaluation #tent #first
1 month ago
The Giants will have a new quarterback at practice this week.
Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that they are signing Jake Haener to the active roster. Haener worked out for the team last month.
Haener was a Saints fourth-round pick in 2023 and spent three seasons with the team. He spent a short period of time with the Chiefs during the 2025 offseason.
Haener appeared in eight games during his time with New Orleans. He was 18-of-39 for 226 yards, a touchdown and an interception in that action.
Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston, and Brandon Allen are the other quarterbacks on the Giants roster.
#haener #time #mike #garafolo
Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that they are signing Jake Haener to the active roster. Haener worked out for the team last month.
Haener was a Saints fourth-round pick in 2023 and spent three seasons with the team. He spent a short period of time with the Chiefs during the 2025 offseason.
Haener appeared in eight games during his time with New Orleans. He was 18-of-39 for 226 yards, a touchdown and an interception in that action.
Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston, and Brandon Allen are the other quarterbacks on the Giants roster.
#haener #time #mike #garafolo
1 month ago
The hits New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart took as a rookie might still be haunting him, but not necessarily because any physical effects have lingered.
After Dart's latest trip to the blue medical tent for a sideline evaluation on Saturday, Aug. 15, he said he was "puzzled" by how frequently he ends up there. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters in a virtual press conference on Aug. 16 that he believes Dart's "history" of concussion checks is the reason he ends up in the medical tent so often.
"I'm sure it's frustrating," Harbaugh said. "I guess he maybe got the wind knocked out of him a little bit, but I'm not going to be critical of the league or whoever's doing that upstairs. They do their job and they want to protect the players.
"I'm sure history or whatever they might remember, maybe that comes into play. I don't know if there is a similar situation, another quarterback would have been called in the tent or not. There's no way for us to know that. So, nothing we can worry about."
Dart was flagged five times for medical evaluations in his rookie season last year. He was diagnosed with a concussion in a Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears and ended up missing two games.
#dart #might
After Dart's latest trip to the blue medical tent for a sideline evaluation on Saturday, Aug. 15, he said he was "puzzled" by how frequently he ends up there. Head coach John Harbaugh told reporters in a virtual press conference on Aug. 16 that he believes Dart's "history" of concussion checks is the reason he ends up in the medical tent so often.
"I'm sure it's frustrating," Harbaugh said. "I guess he maybe got the wind knocked out of him a little bit, but I'm not going to be critical of the league or whoever's doing that upstairs. They do their job and they want to protect the players.
"I'm sure history or whatever they might remember, maybe that comes into play. I don't know if there is a similar situation, another quarterback would have been called in the tent or not. There's no way for us to know that. So, nothing we can worry about."
Dart was flagged five times for medical evaluations in his rookie season last year. He was diagnosed with a concussion in a Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears and ended up missing two games.
#dart #might
1 month ago
With three weeks of training camp complete and the preseason opener in the books, the New York Giants' roster picture continues to sharpen under head coach John Harbaugh. Longer practices, increased physicality, and the first live game action have provided clearer evaluations of positional battles and special-teams contributions, prompting further adjustments from earlier projections.
This updated 53-man outlook reflects those developments while maintaining Harbaugh's emphasis on versatile players, depth, and reliable contributors across the roster. Performances in the preseason loss offered additional insight into how certain players handle game situations, influencing several close calls.
The team remains early in the evaluation process, but the current snapshot captures the strongest consensus following three weeks of camp and the first exhibition contest.
Rinse and repeat. This is not going to change unless there is an injury, and Brandon Allen did very little to state his case in Saturday's loss to the Vikings.
In: Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston
#weeks
This updated 53-man outlook reflects those developments while maintaining Harbaugh's emphasis on versatile players, depth, and reliable contributors across the roster. Performances in the preseason loss offered additional insight into how certain players handle game situations, influencing several close calls.
The team remains early in the evaluation process, but the current snapshot captures the strongest consensus following three weeks of camp and the first exhibition contest.
Rinse and repeat. This is not going to change unless there is an injury, and Brandon Allen did very little to state his case in Saturday's loss to the Vikings.
In: Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston
#weeks
1 month ago
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart said he was "puzzled" by having to go into the sideline medical tent after taking a big hit during Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings because he feels like it happens to him more frequently than other quarterbacks.
Dart made five trips to the tent during his rookie season and missed two games with a concussion, which sparked a lot of conversation about Dart's need to protect himself while running the football. Saturday's check came after he took a hit while taking a sack, but head coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday that he thinks Dart's full body of work played a role in the most recent trip.
"I'm sure it's frustrating," Harbaugh said, via a transcript from the team. "I guess he maybe got the wind knocked out of him a little bit, but I'm not going to be critical of the league or whoever's doing that upstairs. They do their job and they want to protect the players. I'm sure history or whatever they might remember, maybe that comes into play. I don't know if there is a similar situation, another quarterback would have been called in the tent or not. There's no way for us to know that. So, nothing we can worry about."
Harbaugh then pivoted back to his initial response. On Saturday, Harbaugh said the team needs to block better and he was critical of the protection again.
"There's no way he should have been hit there," Harbaugh said. "I mean, it just shouldn't have happened. That was a basic protection. Should have been protected and we expect in that situation to be protected in the future. I mean, it's not like he's going to be never hit, never tackled, never sacked. But it shouldn't have been in that one, and it shouldn't have been that easy to get to him."
#shouldn 't #dart #taking #like
Dart made five trips to the tent during his rookie season and missed two games with a concussion, which sparked a lot of conversation about Dart's need to protect himself while running the football. Saturday's check came after he took a hit while taking a sack, but head coach John Harbaugh said on Sunday that he thinks Dart's full body of work played a role in the most recent trip.
"I'm sure it's frustrating," Harbaugh said, via a transcript from the team. "I guess he maybe got the wind knocked out of him a little bit, but I'm not going to be critical of the league or whoever's doing that upstairs. They do their job and they want to protect the players. I'm sure history or whatever they might remember, maybe that comes into play. I don't know if there is a similar situation, another quarterback would have been called in the tent or not. There's no way for us to know that. So, nothing we can worry about."
Harbaugh then pivoted back to his initial response. On Saturday, Harbaugh said the team needs to block better and he was critical of the protection again.
"There's no way he should have been hit there," Harbaugh said. "I mean, it just shouldn't have happened. That was a basic protection. Should have been protected and we expect in that situation to be protected in the future. I mean, it's not like he's going to be never hit, never tackled, never sacked. But it shouldn't have been in that one, and it shouldn't have been that easy to get to him."
#shouldn 't #dart #taking #like
1 month ago
The worst fears for former Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams have been confirmed.
A season removed from playing all 17 games for the Las Vegas Raiders, the oft-injured Adams is done for the remainder of 2026 after hurting his knee in his Minnesota Vikings debut versus the New York Giants.
Adams made the switch to linebacker under Pete Carroll last season, and as a late camp addition to the Vikings, he figured to be a part of defensive coordinator Brian Flores' blitz packages throughout the season. He made his presence felt right away with a 4-yard tackle for loss on Giants running back Devin Singletary.
Unfortunately for Adams, on the 12th and final snap of the afternoon (and his season), he hurt his right knee on Jaxson Dart's eventual touchdown pass to Malachi Fields. Adams was carted into the locker room, with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell ominously saying that the injury was "not good."
The former All-Pro safety, best known for the high-profile trade from the New York Jets to the Seahawks for two first-round picks, has dealt with extensive injury issues dating back to his first season with Seattle back in 2020. He's dealt with multiple shoulder surgeries, including one to repair a torn labrum in 2021, as well as a torn quad barely a quarter into the 2022 season opener versus the Denver Broncos. His 2023 ended early due to ongoing knee issues, and with it so did his Seahawks career.
#season #knee #Seattle
A season removed from playing all 17 games for the Las Vegas Raiders, the oft-injured Adams is done for the remainder of 2026 after hurting his knee in his Minnesota Vikings debut versus the New York Giants.
Adams made the switch to linebacker under Pete Carroll last season, and as a late camp addition to the Vikings, he figured to be a part of defensive coordinator Brian Flores' blitz packages throughout the season. He made his presence felt right away with a 4-yard tackle for loss on Giants running back Devin Singletary.
Unfortunately for Adams, on the 12th and final snap of the afternoon (and his season), he hurt his right knee on Jaxson Dart's eventual touchdown pass to Malachi Fields. Adams was carted into the locker room, with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell ominously saying that the injury was "not good."
The former All-Pro safety, best known for the high-profile trade from the New York Jets to the Seahawks for two first-round picks, has dealt with extensive injury issues dating back to his first season with Seattle back in 2020. He's dealt with multiple shoulder surgeries, including one to repair a torn labrum in 2021, as well as a torn quad barely a quarter into the 2022 season opener versus the Denver Broncos. His 2023 ended early due to ongoing knee issues, and with it so did his Seahawks career.
#season #knee #Seattle
1 month ago
Jamal Adams' season is over.
The Minnesota Vikings linebacker, who was carted off in their preseason opener on Saturday, sustained a season-ending knee injury, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Specifics of the knee injury are not yet known, though Adams won't be back on the field now until 2027.
Adams only played 11 snaps in the Vikings' 13-10 win over the New York Giants. He went down with a non-contact injury while trying to defend what ended up being a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jaxson Dart to Malachi Fields in the second quarter. Adams fell in the middle of the field, and had to be carted off.
"You feel his passion every single day. Certainly felt it, spent a few moments with him before they took him in," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said just after halftime of that preseason contest. "You're just crushed for him. The role that he was kind of paving for himself, and then just having a personality, experience, toughness that he brought in such a short amount of time. We're going to miss him."
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#adams #season #carted #jamal
The Minnesota Vikings linebacker, who was carted off in their preseason opener on Saturday, sustained a season-ending knee injury, according to the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Specifics of the knee injury are not yet known, though Adams won't be back on the field now until 2027.
Adams only played 11 snaps in the Vikings' 13-10 win over the New York Giants. He went down with a non-contact injury while trying to defend what ended up being a 15-yard touchdown pass from Jaxson Dart to Malachi Fields in the second quarter. Adams fell in the middle of the field, and had to be carted off.
"You feel his passion every single day. Certainly felt it, spent a few moments with him before they took him in," Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell said just after halftime of that preseason contest. "You're just crushed for him. The role that he was kind of paving for himself, and then just having a personality, experience, toughness that he brought in such a short amount of time. We're going to miss him."
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#adams #season #carted #jamal
