Giants and Dolphins players ejected after brawl in joint practice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

During a joint practice on Thursday in Miami, a fight broke out between players from the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins. The melee involved multiple players and escalated to a point where Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor and Dolphins right tackle Austin Jackson were ejected for throwing punches. Despite prior warnings from Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley about fighting not being a demonstration of toughness, the tensions flared. Giants head coach John Harbaugh commented on the unpredictable nature of joint practices, stating that players would face in-game penalties for their actions. It remains unclear if the NFL will impose fines on either team following the incident.
- •Brawl occurred during joint practice on August 20, 2026.
- •Jermaine Eluemunor and Austin Jackson were ejected for fighting.
- •Prior warnings from coaches failed to prevent the altercation.
- •Coaches emphasize the need for mental toughness to avoid fights.
- •Punishments may extend beyond this practice as teams evaluate actions.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — John Harbaugh cites 'rules of engagement' after multiple players ejected following brawl in Giants-Dolphins joint practice
"Before Thursday's joint practice, Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley told reporters that he'd told his players that 'fighting's not tough.' Unfortunately, that message didn't fully take hold.
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