Giants QB Jaxson Dart Faces Uncertain Future After Knee Injury; Yankees' Aaron Judge Out for Wild Card Round
Both New York teams suffer significant blows as key players face lengthy absences.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart's season is in jeopardy after a knee injury sustained during the team's 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday, September 21, 2026. Initial optimism from head coach John Harbaugh that Dart had avoided a severe outcome has faded following further testing, which revealed the injury is more significant than initially believed.
Dart, who is in his second year, may require season-ending surgery. He was initially diagnosed with a sprained MCL after a hit from Byron Young and Josiah Stewart in the first quarter. He attempted to return to the game but was eventually ruled out in the third quarter. The injury occurred just seven snaps into the game. If surgery is required, Dart's absence could potentially extend into the 2027 season.
In a separate blow to New York sports fans, Yankees star Aaron Judge is unlikely to be available for the team's upcoming wild-card round playoff games. The exact timeline for Judge's return remains uncertain, but his absence is a significant setback for the Yankees' postseason hopes.