Giants kickers Zvada and Sauls excel during practice competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:55 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
New York Giants kickers Dominic Zvada and Ben Sauls showcased their skills during practice on August 26, 2026. Both kickers successfully converted field goals from distances of around 60 to 65 yards, with Zvada noted for holding an advantage in the ongoing competition for the starting role. Head coach John Harbaugh praised the performance, highlighting that both kickers made attempts from 60-plus yards. The competition is expected to continue in the upcoming preseason game against the New York Jets.
- •Dominic Zvada and Ben Sauls competed in a field goal contest on August 26.
- •Both kickers made successful attempts from 60-plus yards.
- •Zvada is viewed as the frontrunner leading into the preseason game.
- •Harbaugh commented positively on their competition this summer.
- •The next matchup is against the New York Jets.
- 6:57 PMYahoo Sports — New York Giants: Reveal Winner of 2026 Kicking Battle
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants kickers put on a show during Wednesday's practice
"Throughout the offseason, the New York Giants held a competition between second-year player Ben Sauls and undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada, with Jason Sanders originally in the mix before being released in June. After stints with the Steelers and Falcons in his rookie season, the Giants signed Sauls to the practice squad in November before promoting him […] The post New York Giants: Reveal Winner of 2026 Kicking Battle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
"New York Giants kickers Dominic Zvada and Ben Sauls held a competition on Wednesday, with both making field goals of roughly 65 yards.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 6:57 PMNew York Giants: Reveal Winner of 2026 Kicking Battle
Throughout the offseason, the New York Giants held a competition between second-year player Ben Sauls and undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada, with Jason Sanders originally in the mix before being released in June. After stints with the Steelers and Falcons in his rookie season, the Giants signed Sauls to the practice squad in November before promoting him […] The post New York Giants: Reveal Winner of 2026 Kicking Battle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 11:55 AMNew York Giants kickers put on a show during Wednesday's practice
New York Giants kickers Dominic Zvada and Ben Sauls held a competition on Wednesday, with both making field goals of roughly 65 yards.
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