Jaxson Dart puzzled by repeated medical tent visits after preseason loss

The New York Giants opened their preseason schedule with a 13-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Quarterback Jaxson Dart, the team's starter, played limited snaps in the first half and was sacked twice. After one sack, he was evaluated in the blue medical tent but returned to throw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Malachi Fields. Dart completed 3 of 4 passes for 26 yards and a touchdown. Following the game, Dart expressed confusion about the frequency of his medical tent visits, stating that he respects the NFL's health protocols but is puzzled by being evaluated after every hit. He acknowledged the importance of player safety but questioned why he consistently ends up in the tent. The Giants' backup quarterbacks also saw action: Jameis Winston completed 8 of 9 passes for 89 yards, while Brandon Allen went 5 of 8 for 45 yards and threw two interceptions. Dart's history includes multiple blue tent visits during his rookie season, including a concussion in Week 10 that sidelined him for two games. The Giants' next preseason game is on August 22 against the Miami Dolphins, and they open the regular season on September 13 against the Dallas Cowboys.