Several National Football League teams are facing significant uncertainty at the quarterback position as they finalize injury reports for Week 3. The New York Giants are exploring all avenues to replace the recently lost Jaxson Dart for the season, while the Chicago Bears remain undecided on their starter for Monday night's game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Giants announced that Dart will miss the remainder of the season due to MCL, PCL, and meniscus tears requiring surgery. While Jameis Winston is slated to start against the Titans, the team is actively considering adding another quarterback, with reports suggesting they are not ruling out a trade. Veteran J.J. McCarthy, who has drawn interest due to his familiarity with Giants General Manager Joe Schoen, is also a potential option, although Coach John Harbaugh has not ruled out Dart's return for a potential postseason run.
In Chicago, the quarterback situation remains fluid. Case Keenum, 38, practiced and is healthy, though he expressed nervousness about a potential start. However, Caleb Williams is still recovering from a hamstring injury, and Tyson Bagent was placed in concussion protocol on Tuesday, leaving his return timeline uncertain. Coach Ben Johnson indicated the team does not plan to bring in additional quarterbacks this week, framing the situation as an opportunity for the available players.
Meanwhile, the Atlanta Falcons received positive news regarding Tua Tagovailoa. He has been cleared and will serve as the backup to Michael Penix Jr. for Thursday night's game against the Green Bay Packers. Tagovailoa was initially slated to start the season opener but was sidelined by an oblique injury. Cooper Rush had filled in during the first two games while Penix recovered from knee surgery.
In other injury news, Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will undergo surgery for a core muscle injury and is expected to be placed on injured reserve, with a recovery timeline of at least six weeks. The Panthers are reportedly bringing in veteran Austin Ekeler to bolster the backfield alongside Chuba Hubbard and A.J. Dillon.