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Harbaugh Penalizes Jaxson Dart for Taunting at Giants Camp

The coach framed the call as a push for cleaner play to protect Dart's development.

Overview

  • During a late training‑camp drill on Tuesday, Dart ran for a short touchdown then threw the ball at cornerback Greg Newsome, prompting a near scuffle and a 15‑yard taunting penalty.
  • Harbaugh said the team moved the extra‑point attempt back and made them replay it, then publicly reprimanded Dart to underline the discipline he expects.
  • Teammate Isaiah Likely described the exchange as competitive and praised both players, while reporters on site called Dart's overall camp work 'so‑so' with mixed passing results.
  • The incident comes as Harbaugh and a revamped offensive staff are stressing quicker reads, cleaner mechanics and more under‑center reps to protect Dart after a rookie year of accuracy and availability concerns.
  • Giants leaders flagged discipline as a top priority after league‑leading pre‑snap penalties in 2025, and this public penalty signals coaches will enforce conduct rules closely through the preseason.