Giants QB Jaxson Dart Shuts Down Tim Tebow Comparisons: 'I'm Not Like That'

Jaxson Dart looks bigger and stronger than his rookie year in the NFL with the New York Giants. He insists he weighs the same.

"I’m not like Tim Tebow," Dart said with a smile. "I’m not like that."

Still built like a quarterback and not like Tebow, who became a tight end as a pro, Dart made a concerted effort in recent months to build muscle. That was evident as he took the field for the first week of organized team activities.

"I just think I’m just leaner, and our strength staff has done an amazing job," Dart said Thursday. "When you just get into the league, there’s a little bit more resources that you have when it comes to a nutrition standpoint, building out a plan. Had a really good offseason, and I was happy to make it through this past season healthy."

Dart missed two games last season after getting concussed, and, yes, the topic of him getting down and sliding came up after new coach John Harbaugh, offensive coordinator Matt Nagy and quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan took over. The 23-year-old conceded earlier in the week at a Giants town hall fan event that he has to avoid some unnecessary hits so he can stay on the field.

Evidence of that adjustment won't be clear until September when games start counting. During offseason workouts, the aim is to build a rapport with a handful of new pass-catchers, including receiver Darnell Mooney and tight end Isaiah Likely.

Dart gathered players for informal workouts in California earlier this spring to start that process.

"That’s some things that you should do," Mooney said. "The more reps you get with Dart, the more familiar he gets with you and the more connection you have."

Returning receivers Malik Nabers, who's recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee, and Darius