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Dolphins face pressure from Giants in joint practice ahead of preseason

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Dolphins face pressure from Giants in joint practice ahead of preseason

Summary

The Miami Dolphins conducted a joint practice with the New York Giants on August 20, 2026, as both teams prepare for an upcoming preseason game. The Giants dominated the session, frequently pressuring Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis, leading to frustration among Miami players. Tensions escalated, resulting in an incident where Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson was removed after throwing a punch. Dolphins center Aaron Brewer acknowledged the competitive atmosphere, indicating that the team struggled to maintain composure against the Giants' physicality. The Dolphins' next step includes trying to improve their offensive performance ahead of the preseason game on Saturday.

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By the Numbers

•Dolphins practice against Giants featured multiple skirmishes.
•Malik Willis faced constant pressure from the Giants' defense.
•Austin Jackson was removed from practice following a fight.
•Dolphins aim to improve their pass protection before the game.
•Joint practice was the last public training session for the Dolphins.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Dolphins news: Giants joint practice reactions, Jacob Rodriguez, Will Kacmarek

What they're saying

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The latest from the Miami Dolphins: Reactions to the joint practice with the Giants, Jacob Rodriguez fighting for starting role, and a closer look at Will Kacmarek.
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