New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston (19) reacts before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

The New York Giants are shaking up their quarterback depth chart.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Giants are moving veteran Jameis Winston up to their No. 2 quarterback spot behind rookie Jaxson Dart. If Dart is unable to clear concussion protocol by Nov. 16, Winston would be in line to make his first Giants start.

Winston, whom the Giants signed to a two-year deal in the offseason, has exclusively served as New York's emergency third quarterback all season. Fellow veteran Russell Wilson, who signed a one-year deal with the Giants shortly after the team signed Winston, started the season as New York's starter before he was demoted to backup duties in Week 4.

The hake-up comes in the wake of the Giants' decision to fire head coach Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start to the season. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka has taken over as the interim head coach.

New York is also making the move in preparation for Week 11's clash with the Green Bay Packers, when Dart may be unavailable after sustaining a head injury in the Nov. 9 loss to the Chicago Bears.

When Wilson entered in relief of Dart in Week 10, he completed three of his seven pass attempts for 45 yards and was sacked twice.

Winston last played for the Cleveland Browns in 2024, making seven starts in which he compiled a 61.1% completion rate and threw for 2,121 yards with 13 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The Browns went 2-5 in Winston's starts.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Giants to start Jameis Winston in Week 11 if Jaxson Dart remains injured

Reporting by Jack McKessy, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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