Dolphins face pressure from Giants in joint practice ahead of preseason
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:41 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 8:41 AMYahoo Sports — Jacob Rodriguez Delivers Blunt Message Before Dolphins-Giants Game
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Dolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez evaluates performance in joint practice
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Dolphins news: Giants joint practice reactions, Jacob Rodriguez, Will Kacmarek
"The Miami Dolphins held a joint practice session this week with the New York Giants, as both teams will face off in their second preseason game on Aug. 22 at Hard Rock Stadium. Moreover, one player who saw a benefit from the Dolphins practicing against a new offense was rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. On Aug. […] The post Jacob Rodriguez Delivers Blunt Message Before Dolphins-Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY.
"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.
"After the Miami Dolphins' joint practice with the New York Giants, rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez spoke to the local media to discuss the session.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:41 AMJacob Rodriguez Delivers Blunt Message Before Dolphins-Giants Game
The Miami Dolphins held a joint practice session this week with the New York Giants, as both teams will face off in their second preseason game on Aug. 22 at Hard Rock Stadium. Moreover, one player who saw a benefit from the Dolphins practicing against a new offense was rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez. On Aug. […] The post Jacob Rodriguez Delivers Blunt Message Before Dolphins-Giants Game appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 10:01 PMDolphins LB Jacob Rodriguez evaluates performance in joint practice
After the Miami Dolphins' joint practice with the New York Giants, rookie linebacker Jacob Rodriguez spoke to the local media to discuss the session.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 11:30 AMDolphins news: Giants joint practice reactions, Jacob Rodriguez, Will Kacmarek
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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