Instead of waiting until the last possible minute to see if Jaxson Dart advances through the NFL mandated concussion protocol, the Giants ruled out their rookie quarterback at the start of the practice week.

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Why?

Is that a sign that his concussion is more significant than others and he could miss multiple games?

Or just an act of caution?

“I wouldn’t want to speak on what the severity of it is,” said interim head coach Mike Kafka, who was offensive coordinator under the since-fired Brian Daboll when Dart was injured last Sunday against the Bears . “He’s been around the building and around the guys, so it’s been cool to see h

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