New York Giants fans at the Meadowlands chanted “We want Dart!” after Russell Wilson threw an interception in their third consecutive loss on Sunday. Now they are getting their wish: the Giants are turning to rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to two people familiar with the decision.
Wilson has struggled to a 0-3 start, completing 65 of 110 passes for 778 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions. He threw two interceptions in Sunday’s 22-9 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Brian Daboll was noncommittal on Monday, saying the team was “evaluating everything”.
Dart, drafted 25th overall after the Giants traded back into the first round, has yet to attempt an NFL pass but has taken a handful of snaps in the past two weeks. “We put him in the game for the last two weeks,” Daboll said. “We wouldn’t put anybody in a game we don’t feel confident with.”
Wilson is expected to dress as the backup, with Jameis Winston remaining third on the depth chart. Dart becomes the sixth different starting quarterback for the Giants since 2022, joining Wilson, Daniel Jones, Tommy DeVito, Drew Lock, Tyrod Taylor and Davis Webb.
