Giants rookie kicker Dominic Zvada impresses in offseason competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Rookie kicker Dominic Zvada is emerging as a standout player for the New York Giants during offseason training. Zvada, an undrafted free agent, has gone 13-for-13 on field goal attempts at minicamp, surpassing veteran Ben Sauls in early competition. With a new head coach, John Harbaugh, the Giants are overhauling their special teams, including a new punter and long snappers. Zvada began the offseason as the third kicker but has quickly become the frontrunner for the starting position following the release of Jason Sanders. Harbaugh noted Zvada's consistent performance in practice, bolstering his chances to secure the job.
- •Dominic Zvada has performed well in minicamp, going 13-for-13 on field goals.
- •Zvada was initially considered the third kicker before Jason Sanders was cut.
- •The Giants are revamping their special teams under new head coach John Harbaugh.
- •Ben Sauls is currently competing against Zvada for the starting kicker position.
- •Special teams have been a significant issue for the Giants in recent seasons.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Was Dominic Zvada the Giants' most surprising player of the offseason?
"NFL Nation believes rookie kicker Dominic Zvada was the New York Giants' most surprising player of the offseason.
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