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Giants Rout Dolphins 26-3 as Winston Shines

8/24/2026

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Summary

Giants Crush Dolphins

The New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 26-3 in a preseason game.
Giants quarterback Jameis Winston threw 150 yards, completed 15 of 21 passes and ran for a touchdown.
The Giants used primarily backup players and outgained Miami 390 yards to 102 yards.
Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. fumbled in the red zone, prompting trade speculation.
Cutting Darius Slayton would save $15.75 million in dead cap space, Spotrac reports.

Summary

Harbaugh Demands Toughness

Coach John Harbaugh said the team must perfect “Harbaugh ball” and boost physicality after the preseason win.
Darius Slayton and J.C. Davis performed to secure roster spots before the upcoming cut deadline.
Chauncey Golston earned a top defensive grade and may receive more snaps at defensive tackle.
Ben Sauls handled second-half kicking while coaches gave Alexander extra tackle reps, keeping possession high.

History

Historical Context

The NFL–AFL merger, announced June 8 1966 and enacted for the 1970 season, merged ten AFL clubs with the Baltimore Colts, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, forming a 26-team league split into the AFC and NFC. That realignment added a common draft and preseason evaluations, a model reflected today as the Giants cut wideout Darius Slayton to save $15.75 million while testing rookie quarterback Jameis Winston.

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Giants Crush Dolphins

The New York Giants beat the Miami Dolphins 26-3 in a preseason game.
Giants quarterback Jameis Winston threw 150 yards, completed 15 of 21 passes and ran for a touchdown.
The Giants used primarily backup players and outgained Miami 390 yards to 102 yards.
Running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. fumbled in the red zone, prompting trade speculation.
Cutting Darius Slayton would save $15.75 million in dead cap space, Spotrac reports.

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