Jaxson Dart Hopes To Make 'Mature' Decisions During 2026 NFL Season
Jaxson Dart, who made headlines over the weekend for endorsing U.S. President Donald Trump during a rally in New York, is hoping to make mature decisions during the 2026 NFL season.
The New York Giants second-year quarterback is a physical player. Dart possesses a lot of talent, both with his arm and with his legs. But Dart can sometimes get himself into trouble, risking injury by being aggressive with his legs.
The former Ole Miss Rebels quarterback is hoping to change that as we head into the 2026 season.
Dart opened up, admitting that he needs to make better decisions with the football.
Dart, who has a new coaching staff, led by John Harbaugh, has admitted that keeping himself healthy has been a preaching point.
The New York Giants quarterback is hoping to stay healthy and make good decisions.
Dart opens up about his mindset
"That was one of like our first meetings with [quarterbacks coach Brian] Callahan, you know, just pulling up my tape and just going over situationally like, you know, is it worth the risk here in this situation? That's what we talk about a ton is just situationally just being smart. . . . It's important for the quarterback to make sure that how he's feeling one play, that he's going to feel that same way the next play. And then at the same time, just having the experience last year of sitting out two games. . . . I just hated that time of not being out there with my teammates. So I obviously understand the most important thing is to be out there. You just grow and learn from things. I think I'm gonna do a good job this year, for sure," he said in a recent session with reporters.
Dart is hoping to keep his aggressiveness, though.
"My competitiveness isn't gonna change at all," Dart said. "I think just, like I said, it just goes into situationally, just what times it's worth it, what times it's not. And just making those mature decisions."
The Giants will open the 2026 NFL season against the Cowboys.
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 10:49 AM.