EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart cleared concussion protocol Thursday, setting the stage for him to return Monday night against the New England Patriots .

Dart missed the past two games with a concussion suffered Nov. 9 against the Chicago Bears . Jameis Winston started in his place.

Dart, a first-round pick earlier this year, has started seven games. He's thrown 10 touchdown passes and rushed for seven more.

The rookie returns after practicing in full for the first time Wednesday. He was a limited participant in practice last week.

A source told ESPN that Dart was disappointed he was unable to play this past Sunday in Detroit. He took reps early in the week as if he would be available, but ultimately wasn't cleared.

Dart, who has been checked

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