Could injured Giants star Jaxson Dart return for the playoffs? Surgeon doesn't rule it out

Former college football quarterback-turned-foot-and-ankle surgeon Dr.Drew Burdi won’t rule out a playoff return for the New York Giants' star quarterback, should they get there."He's a good player.

So, I don't know if they'll rush him back.But it could I mean in in some world yeah he could potentially come back," Burdi told OutKick in a recent interview.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGENew York Giants injured quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walks on the sideline during the second quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Nov.

16, 2025.(Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)Dart underwent surgery on his left knee on Sept.

25, during which doctors repaired his meniscus and addressed damage to his MCL and PCL.Burdi, who doesn’t specialize in knees, said rushing Dart back too soon could put his career at risk."I think in his situation, they'll probably hold him out.

I don't think it's worth risking his career because I mean, you got guys like (Robert Griffin III) and people that have had these injuries in the past and it's just not worth it, I think, for one season.Because if they let him heal, he's a huge investment for them potentially come back," Burdi said.Giants head coach John Harbaugh initially ruled Dart out only for the regular season, leaving the door open for a playoff return if the Giants make it.

The estimated recovery time for Dart's injuries is about four to six months.Four months from Sept.25 is Jan.

25, 2027, and the NFL Divisional Round of the playoffs are scheduled for just two days before.Harbaugh tempered expectations for Dart’s return after the quarterback underwent surgery."I think he tweeted out he's going to be back for the playoffs.

Did he put that out there? M...