Jaxson DartEd ValentineWed, November 26, 2025 at 7:59 PM UTC·1 min readNew York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence will not practice on Wednesday ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots due to an elbow injury, head coach Mike Kafka announced before practice. Quarterback Jaxson Dart is still in the NFL concussion protocol, but will be a full practice participant.
Lawrence had a season-ending dislocated elbow last season. His 2024 season has not been up to the standard he set the last three seasons. Perhaps we can now infer that a lingering elbow issue might be part of the cause.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKafka admitted that the issue for Lawrence is with the same elbow.
“Just being smart with it,” Kafka said. “Just let him work through the rehab process. He’s a vet that’s taking care of his body. We just want to be smart with him.”
Lawrence played only 36 of 69 defensive snaps on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, 53%. That is far below the 70% or more he usually plays, and Kafka indicated after the game that Lawrence was “nicked up” and the Giants were managing his snaps. Kafka had said Lawrence was in tears on the sideline because of his inability to play more, especially not being on the field in overtime on Jahmyr Gibbs’ 69-yard game-winning touchdown run.
Dart has missed two games since being concussed Week 10 against the Chicago Bears. Being a full practice participant might be the final step before clearing the protocol.
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