{"id":239153,"date":"2026-05-21T11:29:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/239153\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:29:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:29:06","slug":"where-does-jaxson-darts-supporting-new-york-giants-cast-rank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/239153\/","title":{"rendered":"Where does Jaxson Dart’s supporting New York Giants cast rank?"},"content":{"rendered":"

May 21, 2026, 7:02 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

Does New York Giants<\/a> quarterback Jaxson Dart have significant help around him compared to the other starting quarterbacks in the NFL?<\/p>\n

FOX Sports’ Ralph Vacchiano<\/a> ranks the strength of Dart\u2019s supporting cast 20th out of all 32 teams in the league.<\/p>\n

If Malik Nabers hadn\u2019t torn his ACL last season, the Giants would be higher on this list. Maybe much higher. They have a deep receiving corps without Nabers, especially after signing Darnell Mooney and drafting Malachi Fields in the third round this offseason. And the addition of Isaiah Likely gives the Giants potentially the most dangerous TE they\u2019ve had in years. They also have what one scout told me is a “sneaky good” running game behind a much-improved offensive line. If second-year back Cam Skattebo can fully recover from his devastating leg injury, he\u2019ll join Tyron Tracy and Devin Singletary in a potent rotation.<\/p>\n

All that may be enough for the offense to be good around second-year QB Jaxson Dart, “but Nabers changes everything,” one scout told me. “I didn\u2019t think he played great as a rookie (in 2024). He had too many drops and his quarterback play was awful. But look at the numbers he put up (109-1,204-7). With better quarterback play and help around him, he could be a monster.” Of course, that\u2019s when he\u2019s fully recovered. Nabers recently had another procedure on his knee and his status for Week 1 is uncertain.<\/p>\n

Dart will have Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. \u2014 two running backs with the talent to rush for 1,000 yards each \u2014 to hand the ball off to next season. Mooney is a former 1,000-yard receiver from 2021 who also posted 992 yards in 2024 with the Atlanta Falcons, while Fields provides Dart with a 6-foot-4 downfield target.<\/p>\n

The Giants\u2019 offense is projected to be much improved in 2026. Experience will be critical for the team\u2019s young core on that side of the ball. Nabers\u2019 return to full strength after tearing his ACL in 2025 will be the biggest boost for Dart in the passing game, as the receiver is capable of ranking among the league leaders in receiving yards next season.<\/p>\n

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That said, several teams possess more elite talent across their rosters at wide receiver, running back, and tight end, including the Los Angeles Rams, Dallas Cowboys, and Detroit Lions. Nevertheless, New York\u2019s offensive weapons will have the opportunity in 2026 to perform at a high level and potentially exceed their current appraised strength.<\/p>\n

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