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Giants Practice Highlights Dart TD, Defense, Vikings Opener

8/9/2026

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Giants coach John Harbaugh allowed a play in which quarterback Jaxson Dart threw a touchdown to Darius Slayton.
The team ended practice at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, then went to Quest Diagnostics.
Defensive highlights included Deonte Banks’ interception, Zaire Barnes’ pass breakup, and a stop that denied Damon Bankston a goal-line score.
The Giants will open the preseason on Saturday at 1 pm against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Giants coach John Harbaugh allowed a play in which quarterback Jaxson Dart threw a touchdown to Darius Slayton.
The team ended practice at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, then went to Quest Diagnostics.
Defensive highlights included Deonte Banks’ interception, Zaire Barnes’ pass breakup, and a stop that denied Damon Bankston a goal-line score.
The Giants will open the preseason on Saturday at 1 pm against the Minnesota Vikings.