Giants and Dolphins joint practice features multiple fights and ejections
7 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:18 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The New York Giants and Miami Dolphins engaged in a heated joint practice on August 20, 2026, with multiple fights breaking out. The tensions included at least two punches thrown, leading to Dolphins offensive lineman Austin Jackson reportedly ejected from the practice. Giants defensive players, including Abdul Carter, were involved in confrontations as the Giants' defense showcased dominance over the Dolphins' offense. Joint practices are known for physicality, but this session has become particularly intense compared to others this summer.
- •The practice took place on August 20, 2026.
- •Multiple fights occurred between the Giants and Dolphins players.
- •Austin Jackson was reportedly ejected for a punch thrown.
- •Giants defense has been dominant during the practice.
- •Joint practices often foster intense competition and skirmishes.
- 1:18 AMCBS NFL — Giants-Dolphins brawl: Multiple players removed from joint practice, teams could face NFL punishment
- 7:17 PMESPN — Players pulled from fight-filled Giants-Fins practice
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Giants pass rush dominates Dolphins as tempers flare throughout joint practice
- 3:36 PMYahoo Sports — Giants-Dolphins joint practice sees fights, punches thrown
"Tempers flared several times throughout the joint practice between the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants on Thursday. The first altercation that required players to be separated came during offensive line-defensive line one-on-ones, when Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter threw a punch at Dolphins offensive tackle Patrick Paul after the two became tangled following a rep. The hostility followed into 11-on-11 work, when Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson took a swipe at Kayvon Thibodeaux before the Giants pass rusher responded with a shove that promptly sent Jackson to the ground.
"Multiple players from Thursday's joint practice between the Dolphins and Giants were pulled for throwing punches or their physical actions during a fight-filled workout.
"The Giants and Dolphins have gotten into multiple fights during their practice Thursday.
Sources
External links- CBS NFLAug 21, 2026, 1:18 AMGiants-Dolphins brawl: Multiple players removed from joint practice, teams could face NFL punishment
A series of fights broke out between the two teams, leading to an all-out melee
- ESPNAug 20, 2026, 7:17 PMPlayers pulled from fight-filled Giants-Fins practice
Multiple players from Thursday's joint practice between the Dolphins and Giants were pulled for throwing punches or their physical actions during a fight-filled workout.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:37 PMGiants pass rush dominates Dolphins as tempers flare throughout joint practice
Tempers flared several times throughout the joint practice between the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants on Thursday. The first altercation that required players to be separated came during offensive line-defensive line one-on-ones, when Giants edge rusher Abdul Carter threw a punch at Dolphins offensive tackle Patrick Paul after the two became tangled following a rep. The hostility followed into 11-on-11 work, when Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson took a swipe at Kayvon Thibodeaux before the Giants pass rusher responded with a shove that promptly sent Jackson to the ground.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 3:36 PMGiants-Dolphins joint practice sees fights, punches thrown
The Giants and Dolphins have gotten into multiple fights during their practice Thursday.
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