Could injured Giants star Jaxson Dart return for the playoffs? Surgeon doesn't rule it out

Could Big Blue get a big boost in the playoffs in the form of Jaxson Dart? Former college football quarterback-turned-foot-and-ankle surgeon Dr.

Drew Burdi won’t rule out a playoff return for the New York Giants ' star quarterback, should they get there.

"He's a good player.

So, I don't know if they'll rush him back.

But it could I mean in in some world yeah he could potentially come back," Burdi told OutKick in a recent interview.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Dart underwent surgery on his left knee on Sept.

25, during which doctors repaired his meniscus and addressed damage to his MCL and PCL.

Burdi, who doesn’t specialize in knees, said rushing Dart back too soon could put his career at risk.

"I think in his situation, they'll probably hold him out.

I don't think it's worth risking his career because I mean, you got guys like (Robert Griffin III) and people that have had these injuries in the past and it's just not worth it, I think, for one season.

Because if they let him heal, he's a huge investment for them potentially come back," Burdi said.

Giants head coach John Harbaugh initially ruled Dart out only for the regular season, leaving the door open for a playoff return if the Giants make it.

The estimated recovery time for Dart's injuries is about four to six months.

Four months from Sept.