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NFL punishes Giants HC Brian Daboll for Jaxson Dart situation

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Oct 25, 2025 9:01 AM ET

The NFL has disciplined the New York Giants after a league investigation determined that the team violated the concussion protocol with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in Week 6.

In a joint statement on Friday, the NFL and NFLPA announced that it has fined the Giants $200,000, head coach Brian Daboll $100,000 and running back Cam Skattebo $15,000 for violating concussion protocol while Dart was being examined during the team’s 34-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 9.

Daboll and Skattebo were found to have violated the protocol by entering the blue medical tent on the sideline to check on Dart before the concussion evaluation was completed. The investigation determined that both the Giants medical staff and unaffiliated medical providers followed the proper steps.

All medical personnel were in agreement that Daboll and Skattebo did not impact the actual exam, but the statement said the actions “demonstrated a disregard for the concussion protocol’s requirements and therefore constituted a violation.”

The New York Giants have been fined $200,000, head coach Brian Daboll was fined $100,000 and RB Cam Skattebo was fined $15,000 for “conduct detrimental to the league” — violating the concussion protocol when QB Jaxson Dart was hurt two weeks ago. pic.twitter.com/s5i6Dnygi9
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Dart was hit by multiple defenders when he was sacked during the third quarter of the Giants’ win over the Eagles at MetLife Stadium. He was shaken up on the play and tended to by trainers on the field, which led to his removal from the game and a concussion evaluation.

While Dart was being examined on the sideline, Daboll was seen popping his head into the blue medical tent where trainers were evaluating the quarterback. The coach was then seen lambasting the Giants' team physician, Dr. Scott Rodeo. You can see the video here.

Coaches, players and team staff are not allowed to enter the medical tent while a player is being examined. That is to prevent medical staff from feeling pressured to clear a player. The NFL also does not want coaches, players and staff creating the impression that they are pressuring medical personnel. There have been other similar instances in the past that led to fines for teams.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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