Giants Seek QB Replacement After Dart's Season-Ending Surgery.

Jaxson Dart injured his left knee on New York's opening drive Monday and is likely out for the season, per ESPN and NFL Media insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.

• Dart was 3-of-5 for 20 yards before leaving the game.
• MRI results are described as 'worse than anticipated,' per Rapoport and Garafolo.
• SNY Giants reported a possible 2-to-4 week absence before the updated prognosis.
• Winston went 11-of-27 for 111 yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception in relief.

Why it matters: Dart's injury leaves the Giants without their starting quarterback for an extended stretch. The team carries only two quarterbacks on its active roster.

• Dart also missed two games last season with a concussion; Malik Nabers missed most of that year with a torn ACL.

How 24 sources split on this story

Where they split: Early reports framed the injury as a possible MCL sprain with a return timeline of weeks; updated reporting from Rapoport describes Dart as likely done for the season.

What’s next: Winston is now the Giants' starter heading into Week 3 against Tennessee.

• Practice-squad quarterback Jake Haener is the only other option behind Winston.
• Whether the MRI confirms a torn MCL or a lesser grade of sprain has not been reported.
• Whether wide receiver Malik Nabers and pass rusher Brian Burns can play in Week 3 remains unclear.