Giants’ placekicking competition features Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Giants’ placekicking competition features Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada
Summary

The New York Giants are evaluating a placekicking competition this summer between Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada. After moving on from Graham Gano and releasing veteran Jason Sanders, Sauls has prior NFL experience while Zvada is an undrafted rookie. Both kickers have shown improvement in practice, with Zvada going 7-for-7 and demonstrating long-range ability, hitting from 50, 53, and 62 yards. Sauls also performed well, making 5 of 6 kicks. Special teams coordinator Chris Horton emphasized the need for technique and consistency, acknowledging the challenges in transitioning between different kickers during the operation.

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  • Giants are assessing young kickers Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada.
  • Sauls has in-game experience; Zvada is an undrafted rookie.
  • Sauls and Zvada both showed significant improvement in practice.
  • Zvada went 7-for-7, hitting from distances up to 62 yards.
  • Horton highlights the importance of technique in the kicking operation.
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  • 3:50 PMYahoo SportsGiants’ young placekickers have been impressive this summer
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Special teams coordinator Chris Horton talks about the kicking competition between Ben Sauls and Dominic Zvada.

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