Jaxson Dart Expresses Frustration Over Frequent Blue Tent Visits
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The Giants quarterback questioned the regularity of concussion evaluations following a hit in a preseason loss to the Vikings.
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart expressed frustration over the frequency of his evaluations in the NFL's blue medical tent following a 13-10 preseason loss to the Vikings, according to CBS Sports.
Vikings safety Jay Ward blindsided Dart during the contest. The hit occurred after Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. admitted to a "miscommunication" on the play, noting he had his eyes to the left instead of the right. Following the hit, Dart was sent to the blue tent for evaluation, a move that CBS Sports reports surprised Giants coach John Harbaugh, though Harbaugh stated he could not argue with the decision as the staff's job is to "err on the side of player safety."
Despite the evaluation, Dart returned to the field to cap off a scoring drive with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Malachi Fields.
While Dart noted his respect for the NFL's health rules, he told CBS Sports he is "puzzled" by the fact that he seems to find his way into the medical tent nearly every time he sustains a hit. The frequency of these visits was a recurring theme throughout Dart's rookie season in 2025, leading Hall of Famer Troy Aikman to publicly advise Dart to take better care of himself. Dart has previously maintained that he has no intention of altering his playstyle, stating that getting hit is simply "part of the game."