Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Giants’ Pass Rush Dominates Dolphins as Joint Practice Tempers Flare
The New York Giants and Miami Dolphins held a football practice together on Thursday.
Players became angry several times and had to be separated.
Most of the arguments happened between offensive and defensive linemen.
The Giants’ pass rush made it difficult for Miami’s quarterbacks, producing at least six would-be sacks.
Brian Burns also knocked the ball loose during one play.
Chauncey Golston had three would-be sacks by himself.
Giants receiver Malachi Fields caught two important passes from Jaxson Dart.
The teams will play each other in a preseason game on Saturday.
New York’s defense recorded at least six would-be sacks during team periods against Miami.
Several altercations erupted, including clashes involving Abdul Carter, Patrick Paul, Austin Jackson and Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Brian Burns forced a sack and a fumble, while Chauncey Golston recorded three would-be sacks.
Giants rookie receiver Malachi Fields made two notable catches from quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Malik Nabers sat out, while Francis Mauigoa, A.J. Henning and Tyrel Dodson were affected by injuries or medical concerns.
- Who
- The New York Giants and Miami Dolphins, including players such as Brian Burns, Chauncey Golston and Malachi Fields.
- What
- The teams held a heated joint practice in which the Giants’ pass rush excelled and several fights or scuffles occurred.
- When
- Thursday; the teams are scheduled to meet again Saturday for a preseason game.
- Where
- The joint practice took place in Miami Gardens, Florida, and the preseason game will be at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Why
- The teams were preparing through full-speed practice against a different opponent.
- Giants defensive performance
- New York had at least six would-be sacks during team periods; Brian Burns said the total was more than six.
- Top pass rusher
- Chauncey Golston recorded three would-be sacks.
- Major altercations
- Abdul Carter punched Patrick Paul after a rep, while Austin Jackson and Kayvon Thibodeaux also exchanged physical contact.
- Giants quarterback involvement
- Jameis Winston repeatedly entered a pile during a scuffle between the teams.
- Notable offensive connection
- Rookie receiver Malachi Fields made two catches from quarterback Jaxson Dart during team periods.
- Saturday matchup
- The Giants and Dolphins will meet in a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium.
- Availability and injuries
- Malik Nabers did not practice; Francis Mauigoa left with a reported stinger, A.J. Henning was attended to after a special-teams collision, and Tyrel Dodson left before returning.