Sources: Giants to bench QB Russell Wilson, start Jaxson Dart

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. --- The New York Giants are planning to bench quarterback Russell Wilson in favor of first-round rookie Jaxson Dart after three games, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Tuesday.

Dart's first start will come at home on Sunday against the undefeated Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium. The 25th overall pick this year out of Ole Miss served as the backup to Wilson the first three games of the season.

The Giants (0-3) also have veteran Jameis Winston on the roster.

Head coach Brian Daboll left open the possibility to make a change at quarterback on Monday afternoon when he said the team was "evaluating everything." He refused to declare Wilson the…