Particle.news
Download on the App Store
7 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Giants Name Dominic Zvada Their Week 1 Kicker

Harbaugh said the undrafted rookie earned the job with a flawless preseason finale.

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh smiles after a game between the New York Giants and the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, Aug 28, 2026, East Rutherford, NJ, USA.
An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Dominic Zvada kicks one of his three field goals during the Giants' 23-6 preseason win over the Jets on Aug. 28, 2026 at MetLife Stadium
Image

Overview

  • Coach John Harbaugh confirmed Friday that Dominic Zvada will be the New York Giants’ placekicker to open the regular season.
  • Zvada finished the preseason finale 3-for-3 on field goals from 23, 53 and 46 yards and converted both extra points.
  • The 22-year-old is an undrafted free agent who spent his final two college seasons at Michigan and impressed in camp with consistent long-range kicks.
  • Harbaugh praised Ben Sauls for a strong camp and said Sauls deserves to remain in the league, leaving the Giants to decide whether to keep him on the roster or expose him to waivers.
  • Zvada will handle kicking work with new punter/holder Jordan Stout and rookie long snapper Ben Mann as the team prepares for the Sept. 13 opener against the Dallas Cowboys.