East Rutherford, New Jersey – The New York Giants faced a tough week after recent events that further complicated their season. After suffering a heartbreaking loss to the Denver Broncos, where they allowed a staggering 33 points in the fourth quarter, the team was also hit with fines due to violations of the NFL’s concussion protocol. The Giants lost the game 33-32, bringing their season record to 2-5, with a 2-2 record in games started by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
In a dramatic turn of events during the Giants’ Week 6 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Jaxson Dart was taken to the blue medical tent for a concussion evaluation. Reports state that both head coach Brian Daboll and running back Cam Skattebo looked into the tent during Dart’s examination, which raised red flags for the NFL.
As a result of their actions, the NFL imposed serious fines: the Giants were fined $200,000, while Daboll was hit with a $100,000 fine and Skattebo received a $15,000 penalty. The NFL and the NFL Players Association released a joint statement explaining that the conduct shown by Daboll and Skattebo was inconsistent with concussion protocol requirements, indicating a disregard for the rules.
Despite the fines, the NFL affirmed that Daboll and Skattebo did not interfere with Dart’s medical care or his examination. Following the incident, the Giants reportedly took immediate steps to prevent a repeat occurrence in the future.
Looking forward, the Giants will be aiming to bounce back quickly as they prepare to face the Eagles once again this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The team’s recent struggles combined with the fines have created a challenging situation, but they’ll need to regroup if they hope to improve their record and gain some momentum as the season progresses.
