But as the Giants wrap up their 2025 preseason against the New England Patriots, Dart’s ascension into the full-time starting role is going to have to wait, not because he hasn’t made progress since setting foot in East Rutherford as a member of the team, but because of the circumstances.

Fox Sports host, Colin Cowherd, credits Jaxson Dart's rise during the preseason to his coaches, like Lane Kiffin and Brian Daboll.

USA TODAY Sports' Joe Rivera and Chris Bumbaca discuss Jaxson Dart's preseason performances through two weeks.

For the better part of 16 seasons, the New York Giants never had to think much about who their starting quarterback would be – year after year, it was the former 1st round pick out of Ole Miss, Eli Manning.

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Many insiders have opined that Winston is now expendable with the arrival of rookie Jaxson Dart and the impressive progress the first-rounder has made during preseason camp. As for using Winston as trade bait ahead of next week's 53-man roster trim,

Javon Baker will have one last chance to impress the Patriots to secure a spot on their 2025 roster in the preseason finale on Thursday Night Football.

As the New England Patriots prepare for their preseason finale against the New York Giants, here are five positions to keep a sharp eye on.