Giants preseason update on Dart

Jaxson Dart shows potential in his first Giants preseason action while the veteran quarterback provides a steady contrast.

Dart shines in Giants preseason debut

The Giants offered a glimpse of their quarterback question in a lively preseason showing. Dart finished the first half 12 of 19 for 154 passing yards with a touchdown and no interceptions, and he added 24 rushing yards. His best moment came when he uncorked a 35-yard cannon to Lil'Jordan Humphrey for a touchdown, a play that stood out on the first drive that captured fans’ attention.

Russell Wilson started for the Giants and led a short, efficient opening possession that ended with a field goal. After Wilson’s lone appearance, Dart came back in, delivering a mix of short completions and a few misfires. He scrambled for a 19-yard first down and showed the arm and improvisation that make his ceiling appealing, even as a few passes sailed high or late. The coaches will be watching how quickly he can translate college experience into an NFL rhythm while balancing the veteran’s reliability for the here and now.

Dart’s breakthrough in the preseason is less a verdict than a signal. He represents the high upside option in a Giants quarterback puzzle that now pits a steady, efficient starter against a young player who could redefine the ceiling of the offense. The duel between a pro ready approach and a playmaking spark is not new, but in this case it matters because the team needs both immediate stability and a clear path to future growth.

The situation goes beyond raw talent. Dart did not play in a pro ready offense at Ole Miss, and that context could slow his early timeline. Still, his ability to extend drives with his legs and to place a long ball downfield gives the coaching staff reasons to push for a faster evaluation. How the Giants allocate reps in practice and in the remaining preseason games will reveal their plan for the rest of the year.

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Time will tell how the Giants balance growth with the need for results.