New York Giants' Jaxson Dart: Availability 'most important thing' in 2026

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is confident his health will hold up this season. Following the team's third practice of organized team activities on Thursday, Dart expressed regret over missing two games in the 2025 season while voicing the confidence he is carrying into the upcoming year. “I just hated that time of not being out there with my teammates,” Dart said.

“So obviously, I understand the most important thing is to be out there. So, you just grow and learn from things. And I think I'm going to do a good job at it this year for sure.

” Dart took over as the Giants’ starting quarterback in Week 4 of last season. The Ole Miss product missed Weeks 11 and 12 due to a concussion. He returned in Week 13, however, and started every game for the remainder of the season.

"I mean, my competitiveness isn't going to change at all. I think, just like I said, it just goes into situationally. Just what times it's worth it and what times it's not.