The NFL’s concussion protocol is a robust safeguard to help protect players from the long-term effects of head trauma. Through its five-step return process, independent oversight and mandatory monitoring, the league strives to ensure athlete health comes before schedule and competition.

The idea now that he is back on the field is to keep him there. Dart's ability to make big runs but take big hits in the process has been a topic of discussion since before he was drafted.

Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion and now has to get through the protocol before returning. Here's how long the Giants QB could be out.

Instead of waiting until the last possible minute to see if Jaxson Dart advances through the NFL mandated concussion protocol, the Giants ruled out their rookie quarterback at the start of the practice week. Get texts from Paul Schwartz with all the latest Giants news and insights, exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. Why?

Giants head coach Brian Daboll has previously been criticized for relying on rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in the run game.

Texans starting quarterback C.J. Stroud and nickel Jalen Pitre have not been cleared to return to practice because both players are still experiencing symptoms. For Stroud, that has included a sensitivity to light and headaches. Pitre has dealt with headaches, too.

Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart unexpectedly showed up on the practice field Friday to stretch with his teammates and then worked out after.

Travis Kelce revealed he potentially suffered a concussion on the November 5 episode of the New Heights podcast. This is after he took a brutal helmet to the chest leaving him in excruciating pain. The incident happened on Sunday,

MELBOURNE has been reprimanded by the AFL over its handling of Eden Zanker's concussion during last week's qualifying final against Brisbane.