QB Jaxson Dart returns to Giants practice, RB Eric Gray's 21-day practice window opened

The Giants saw a familiar face back in action during Wednesday's practice with quarterback Jaxson Dart participating in a non-contact practice.

Dart's return to the field signifies the next step in the NFL concussion protocol for the rookie as he had previously stretched with the team last Friday after suffering the concussion during Week 10 against the Chicago Bears.

Of course, Dart missed New York's Week 11 bout against the Green Bay Packers in which Jameis Winston got the start. However, Dart's return to practice indicates that he's trending towards playing in a road matchup on Sunday vs. the Detroit Lions.

In fact, interim head coach Mike Kafka told reporters earlier this week that Dart will start if he's cleared by an independent neurological consultant before the game. If he's not, Winston will assume the starting role once again.

Also in action on Wednesday was running back Eric Gray after the Giants opened his 21-day practice window.

Out since the beginning of the season with a knee injury, Gray would add some depth to New York's rushing department when he returns with the team down Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy having missed some time with a shoulder injury this season.

Along with Tracy, the only other Giants running back on the roster is Devin Singletary who scored twice against the Packers for his first two touchdowns of the season.

Gray, a third-year player drafted out of Oklahoma in the fifth round in 2023, has rushed for 79 yards on 31 attempts in limited action for New York in his career. However, he's shown some promise in the passing game by totaling 104 yards on 16 receptions over two years.