Giants release veteran kicker Jason Sanders during OTAs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:04 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The New York Giants announced the release of kicker Jason Sanders during their OTAs practice on June 2. This decision marks a significant shakeup for the team's kicking situation, as the Giants have opted to focus on undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada and second-year kicker Ben Sauls. Sanders, known for his solid career success rate of 84.6%, missed all of last season due to a hip injury, which likely influenced the team's choice to move forward with younger options. Zvada and Sauls will compete for the starting kicker role as the Giants look to solidify this position in the coming months.
- •Giants released veteran kicker Jason Sanders on June 2.
- •Dominic Zvada and Ben Sauls are now competing for the kicker role.
- •Sanders missed last season with a hip injury.
- •Zvada had a strong spring but lacks NFL experience.
- •Sauls went 8-for-8 on field goals in three games last season.
- 4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Giants confirm massive upset at kicker during OTAs
"The New York Giants announced the release of a veteran kicker, which amounts to a huge roster upset at OTAs.
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