Jaxson Dart doesn't shy away from contact.
And while NFL quarterbacks can get injured in any number of ways, that trait of Dart certainly puts himself into situations that involve a lot of physicality.
The New York Giants' rookie QB was involved in such a moment on Sunday, when he was met by multiple defenders on a run on which he fumbled and went to the ground.
Afterward, the Giants evaluated Dart for a concussion, and he was eventually ruled out for indeed having a concussion.
Russell Wilson took over, and the Giants couldn't hold onto their lead against the Chicago Bears.
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After the game, ESPN's Jordan Raanan shared the stat that Dart has now been evaluated for a concussion four times this season.
To be clear, this is the first time that Dart has then been ruled out for actually having a concussion. But it's still notable.
It points to a play style in which Dart is putting his body on the line. And for a franchise quarterback, that may not always be ideal.
It's a fine line, of course. Recent MVPs like Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen run plenty, and Allen in particular doesn't mind dishing out a hit to a defender on his way. So it's a style of play that can have a lot of success.
But if he's not careful, Dart will also bring along risk.
This is how Dart described his approach this past week, Raanan wrote:
"Maybe a little bit. That's definitely something that when you watch the tape back on, you try to think of those moments where you can save your body, a hit or not," Dart said. "At the same time, it's really hard for me in those moments because I just want to compete. Ultimately, I just want to score."
He later added: "I'm going to play the game the way I want to play the game."
The Giants play the Packers in Week 11. It's not yet clear whether Dart will be ready or if Wilson (or Jameis Winston) will start.
This season isn't about making the playoffs. It's about the future. And the Giants' future will require Dart making sure he stays on the field.
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