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Giants rookie guard Francis Mauigoa injured during joint practice with Dolphins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:29 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Giants rookie guard Francis Mauigoa injured during joint practice with Dolphins

Summary

New York Giants rookie right guard Francis Mauigoa left early with an injury during a joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday, August 20, in Miami Gardens, Florida. Mauigoa sustained a temporary nerve injury, described as a stinger, in the neck and shoulder area. Giants coach John Harbaugh indicated the injury is not serious. Mauigoa, the No. 10 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, was expected to start for the Giants. The team also dealt with the absence of right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor due to an altercation during practice. The Giants are set to face the Dolphins in a preseason game on Saturday at 4 p.m. EDT.

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•Mauigoa suffered a temporary nerve injury in joint practice.
•Coach John Harbaugh stated the injury is not serious.
•The Giants were without right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor during practice.
•Mauigoa was listed as the starting right guard on the unofficial depth chart.
•The Giants play the Dolphins in preseason on Saturday.

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5:29 PMYahoo Sports — Giants rookie guard Francis Mauigoa injured in Dolphins joint practice

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New York Giants rookie right guard Francis Mauigoa sustained an injury and left early during a joint practice Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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