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Giants QB Jaxson Dart could return for playoffs, surgeon says

Dart underwent knee surgery on September twenty-fifth; a surgeon says a playoff comeback is possible, but only if the Giants make the postseason first.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Weekend Edition
Published 7:42 AM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2026

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First reported by Fox News: “Could injured Giants star Jaxson Dart return for the playoffs? Surgeon doesn't rule it out”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 7:42 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: Giants, QB.

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Fox NewsCould injured Giants star Jaxson Dart return for the playoffs? Surgeon doesn't rule it out

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGiants fans got a little hope this morning.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorQuarterback Jaxson Dart had knee surgery on September twenty-fifth, and a surgeon told OutKick a playoff return is possible if New York gets there.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIf New York gets there. That's a big if for a man to put his knee on.

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