Jaxson Dart's appearance alongside President
Donald Trump is still generating headlines, and now a new nickname has added another layer to the conversation.
The New York Giants rookie quarterback found himself at the center of fresh online backlash after a viral nickname began circulating on social media. The nickname sparked mixed reactions, with some fans embracing it and others criticizing the reference behind it. Meanwhile, Dart's girlfriend, Marissa Ayers, was drawing attention for a very different reason after her appearance at Miami Swim Week generated buzz online.
Jaxson Dart's viral nickname sparks criticism from NFL fans
The latest discussion began after Polymarket Football shared a post on X asking whether "January 6" was the coldest nickname in the NFL, along with an image of Jaxson Dart.
The nickname was a reference to Jaxson Dart's recent appearance at a Trump rally and the No. 6 jersey he wears for the Giants. What started as an internet joke quickly turned into a debate.
One user wrote on X: "His nickname is from one of the darkest days in modern American history?"
Another fan suggested a different option altogether."Jax6 is way better. Maybe I should trademark."
A third user tried to steer the conversation back toward football.
"He will play in January, against the Eagles on Jan 10th. I prefer to call him Mr February at some point in the near future."
One more fan said, "If it means we're always playing in January, I'm all for it"
Another said, "I already have my Chiefs jersey''
The reactions reflected how divided the conversation around Dart has become since his rally appearance. Some supporters viewed the nickname as harmless internet humour. Others believed the comparison crossed a line because of the historical event it referenced.
The nickname controversy arrived shortly after Dart addressed criticism surrounding his appearance with Trump. During the Giants' OTAs, the rookie quarterback explained why he accepted the invitation to introduce the President.
"This was a unique opportunity. You know, being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States, you know, my thinking was pretty simple. And the fact of, you know, I've always loved this country."
His comments sparked another wave of online discussion, keeping his name firmly in the spotlight.
Marissa Ayers stole the spotlight with a stunning look during Miami Swim Week
While Jaxson Dart continues to trend. At the same time, Marissa Ayers was making headlines in a very different space.
Ayers reposted a photo of her sporting a purple swimsuit on her Instagram Story. She was representing White Fox Boutique on the runway, “Walking my first runway show,” Ayers wrote.
The clips of her look got viral online, with sports and entertainment outlets picking up the story. Her runway appearance became one of the most talked-about moments on her social media pages and introduced many football fans to a side of her life outside her relationship with the Giants quarterback.
The contrast between the two stories was hard to miss. Jaxson Dart spent the week answering questions about his interaction with President Trump. While Ayers spent it celebrating a major personal milestone in front of a fashion audience.
Together, the developments created an unusual week for one of football's newest high-profile couples. One headline focused on controversy. The other focused on a runway debut. Yet both kept Jaxson Dart and Marissa Ayers firmly in the public conversation.