EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jaxson Dart took a big hit at the end of a run that resulted in a fumble, went down to the ground and wanted to stay in the New York Giants' preseason finale. Instead, he was escorted to the sideline to get evaluated for a concussion.

“I’ve never been taken out of the game for getting the air knocked out of me, so that was the first,” Dart said.

The rookie quarterback cleared concussion protocol, but that was the end of his time on the field Thursday night and perhaps his final game action for quite some time. Rather than wishing he slid to avoid contact, Dart said he regretted not holding onto the ball.

“I just shouldn’t have fumbled,” Dart said before lamenting the extra medical attention he didn't feel was necessary. “I told them: ‘You would feel uncomfor

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