Brian Daboll’s sideline outburst during Giants win prompts NFL investigation
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The third start of rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart’s career was undoubtedly his best. The rookie threw for 195 yards in the New York Giants’ 34-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
But before Dart could officially celebrate the second victory of his NFL career, the 22-year-old entered the medical tent to be evaluated for a possible concussion. Russell Wilson, the Giants’ starter in their first three games, entered the game briefly on Thursday night.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll was visibly upset when Dart left the game. The team’s chief physician, Dr. Scott A. Rodeo then fell into the crosshairs.
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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll shouts during a game between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles on October 9, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (USA TODAY NETWORK via Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / Imagn Images)
daboll Dr. It looked like he was yelling at Rodeo while other medical personnel checked Dart for head trauma during a heated exchange. The rookie quarterback missed just two games before returning to the field.
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Still, the NFL has decided to take a closer look at the team’s implementation of concussion protocol, ESPN reported Friday. Daboll later wrote to Dr. He issued an apology for his role in the tense moments with Rodeo.
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll walks on the field before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
“If you’ve ever been on the sideline in the NFL, you go through a lot of emotions,” Daboll said in the postgame media appearance. “There’s a lot of emotion. And I’m definitely an emotional guy. I apologized directly to our team doctor. I just wanted him to be there if he was okay. But I wanted the process — like we were setting up for a potential fourth loss. If he could get out there, I would take a break. So, I was asking how long would it take?”
At one point while Dart was with the medical staff, Daboll entered the tent, presumably to check on the young quarterback. Giants President and CEO John Mara said he spoke with Daboll about his behavior during the game.
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll reacts during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on October 9, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images)
“I spoke with Coach Daboll this morning about approaching the medical tent last night. As he stated, I firmly believe he is not trying to influence the process in any way, but he understands that going into that tent is an inappropriate image,” Mara said. he said in a statement.
“As a league, we have protocols in place to ensure player safety, and we need to allow our medical staff to carry out those protocols without interference. We understand that the situation is being reviewed by the NFL and NFLPA, and of course we will fully cooperate.”
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Daboll said he respected the medical staff and reiterated his apology.
“So you still want your guy to be there without being exposed to any other risks. But, you know, he showed up. ‘I think he’ll be fine.’ ‘Will it be good or not? ‘On the fourth down, I’m going to take a timeout and go after this son of a bitch.’ Do you see what I mean? That’s why I love our doctors. …I’m sorry. I was wrong.”
The Giants have won two of their last three games. Meanwhile, the Eagles scored two goals in a row.
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