Giants' Dominic Zvada shines in kicker competition at minicamp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:26 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
During the first day of mandatory minicamp on June 9, 2026, New York Giants rookie Dominic Zvada emerged as the frontrunner in the team's kicker competition. Zvada successfully converted all eight of his field goal attempts, while Ben Sauls managed only four of eight. Sauls also struggled in prior practices, where he missed half of his attempts last week. Following the release of veteran Jason Sanders, the Giants are looking for stability at the kicker position after a tumultuous few years with injuries and turnover among kickers. Reports indicate the team may seek additional competition for Zvada as minicamp progresses.
- •Dominic Zvada made all eight field goal attempts on June 9.
- •Ben Sauls converted four of eight attempts during the same practice.
- •Sauls has missed significant field goals in previous practices.
- •Giants cut veteran kicker Jason Sanders before minicamp.
- •The team has dealt with injuries and instability at kicker in recent years.
- 11:26 AMYahoo Sports — Giants’ kicker competition has clear leader after Day 1 of minicamp
"The Giants have a clear leader in the clubhouse in their kicker competition following the first day of minicamp.
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