Dart shines at Giants Jets practice

A calm Florham Park session shows Jaxson Dart's progress and the early roster depth for both teams.

Dart Shines at Giants Jets Joint Practice

Florham Park hosted the first Giants Jets joint practice of the week under sunny skies. The day began with a slow start for the starting unit, but the offense found a rhythm and finished red zone work 3 for 3. Early work also tested the pocket as the Jets front looked to disrupt, keeping the blockers honest and forcing the quarterback to adjust on the fly. Overall, the run game showed reliable blocking while the passing rhythm began to settle as drills moved into live looks.

With Malik Nabers and Jalin Hyatt out, the back end of the roster took center stage. Montrell Washington flashed at times, Beaux Collins made a handful of plays, and Ihmir Smith-Marsette showed he can contribute beyond returns. Jaxson Dart connected on a deep ball to Theo Johnson for nearly 40 yards, and later the session featured a red zone moment where Zach Pascal snagged a back-shoulder throw while keeping both feet in bounds, drawing a smile from head coach Brian Daboll.

The practice highlights how teams learn about their depth in real time. Nabers and Hyatt being sidelined created opportunities for fringe receivers to prove themselves, a reminder that games are won in camp battles as much as in big plays. Dart’s arm presence and timing in key sequences suggest a path for him to push the competition at quarterback depth this season, especially if the offense can translate this week’s rhythm to game tempo. Daboll’s visible approval after Pascal’s catch signals a growing alignment between Dart’s decisions and the coaching staff’s expectations.

Looking ahead, the focus will shift to consistency and chemistry. If Dart can sustain accuracy and decision-making under pressure, the Giants could gain meaningful offense without sacrificing the run game. For the Jets, the challenge is maintaining defensive pressure while other units build rhythm. The results of these sessions will shape early-season plans and roster choices more than a single standout moment.

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The coming practices will test how well this early progress translates to game pace and pressure.