Giants criticized after Daniel Faalele's poor NFC preseason debut
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Daniel Faalele had a disappointing preseason debut with the New York Giants against the Minnesota Vikings, resulting in two sacks for starting quarterback Jaxson Dart. Criticism has been directed at Giants coach John Harbaugh for continuing to support Faalele, who previously contributed to challenges for the Baltimore Ravens. Former NFL players have expressed skepticism about Faalele's skill level, emphasizing that his size has not translated into effective performance on the field. As the Giants consider their roster, calls for Faalele's release are growing among fans and analysts.
- •Daniel Faalele struggles with pass protection in preseason opener.
- •Giants' Jaxson Dart sacked twice during the match.
- •Harbaugh's previous support for Faalele draws criticism.
- •Former players label Faalele's performance as unacceptable.
- •Calls for Faalele's release intensify among fans.
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