To the surprise of absolutely no one, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart and tight end Isaiah Likely have already formed a strong connection ahead of a pivotal 2026 season. In fact, Raanan even used the term “favorite target” to describe Likely, who took advantage of Malik Nabers’ continued rehab. “If Nabers isn’t healthy, Likely will be a favorite of Dart,” Raanan wrote. So in one regard, it really isn’t a surprise that Likely and Dart have bonded so quickly. Even if they’re not Brady and Gronk or Mahomes and Kelce, there are certainly high hopes for Dart and Likely.