New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart received a heavy workload during the team’s three-day minicamp, underscoring his status as the team’s undisputed starter.
Harbaugh noticed Dart staying on the field for extended stretches toward the end of the sessions and initially questioned the volume of reps.
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“I looked at the other quarterbacks, and I’m like, what, Jaxson’s going to take all the reps?” Harbaugh said with a chuckle.
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He attributed the heavy dose to the planned “pass scale” coordinated with offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan.
“That’s pass scale there,” Harbaugh said. “So I think maybe they had an agreement with Coach Nagy and Coach Callahan in the pass scale he was going to take all the reps, but nobody informed me of all that. But he looked all right.”
Despite the surprise, Harbaugh expressed satisfaction with what he saw.
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“He’s the starting quarterback. If he wants the reps, he can take them,” the coach added.
The increased opportunities come as the Giants wrap up their offseason program and prepare for training camp. Dart’s extended work in team periods highlights the organization’s commitment to building his comfort and chemistry with the offense heading into his first NFL season.
With the arrow pointing toward training camp, the Giants are focused on ensuring their young signal-caller enters the summer fully prepared to lead the revamped roster. Harbaugh’s comments reinforce the team’s confidence in Dart as the clear starter under center.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart commanded heavy workload during minicamp