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Harbaugh penalizes Dart for helmet throw, 48-yard PAT made

8/6/2026

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Coach John Harbaugh assessed a 15-yard taunting penalty on quarterback Jaxson Dart after he threw the ball at cornerback Greg Newsome II’s helmet following a touchdown.
The penalty forced kicker Ben Sauls to attempt a 48-yard extra point, which he made.
The Giants recorded 14 penalties Monday (nine offensive) and seven Tuesday, mainly pre-snap infractions.
Despite the incident, the offense later scored a red-zone touchdown when Dart connected with Isaiah Likely.

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Coach John Harbaugh assessed a 15-yard taunting penalty on quarterback Jaxson Dart after he threw the ball at cornerback Greg Newsome II’s helmet following a touchdown.
The penalty forced kicker Ben Sauls to attempt a 48-yard extra point, which he made.
The Giants recorded 14 penalties Monday (nine offensive) and seven Tuesday, mainly pre-snap infractions.
Despite the incident, the offense later scored a red-zone touchdown when Dart connected with Isaiah Likely.