Jaxson Dart: Underpaid Giant with High Potential

NFL stories making news on March 20, Jackson Dart, the New York Giants quarterback, stands

out as the team's most underpaid player right now. He's in the second year of his rookie

contract, earning about $4,244,000 per year on average. That salary ranks him 36th among

all quarterbacks league-wide, even trailing some backups. Dart put up solid numbers last

season despite missing his top receiver for the year. He finished 18th and passed a rating

at 91.7, 21st in completion percentage at 63.7%, and 26th in passing yards with 2,272.

His 15 touchdowns ranked 25th, and he threw just five picks, tying for second fewest

in the league. Fans and analysts see his play as on par with more seasoned starters, but

rookie deals are set by draft slot, not performance. This gives the Giants a bargain to build

around him for at least the next three seasons, plus a likely fifth year option. Looking

ahead, Dart won't see a big raise until after his third year, assuming he keeps performing

and earns some playoff nods. Still, his rising profile means endorsement deals could

pat his income nicely. His jersey sales already spiked after his first

our win last September, hinting at even more off-field gains if he leaves the Giants deeper

into.