The New York Giants' starting offense successfully lobbied head coach John Harbaugh for an extra play to conclude a strong training camp practice on Friday, August 7, 2026. The offense had reached the three-yard line after 12 plays, and Harbaugh was prepared to end the period when players requested to continue.
Harbaugh ultimately relented, allowing the offense to run one more play, which resulted in a touchdown pass from quarterback Jaxson Dart to wide receiver Darius Slayton. "We wanted it," said right guard Francis Mauigoa. "Because Harbs was trying to save us [wear-and-tear], he didn’t want goal-line stuff. That shows you how tough and what the mentality of the team is."
The decision came after the offense had what Harbaugh described as its best day of camp, particularly from a passing perspective. Quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston combined for only four incompletions during the extensive practice session, which involved nearly 100 live plays across all three teams.
In other team news, the Giants waived cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse due to an ongoing knee injury. Center Breiden James has been signed to fill the roster spot. This move comes after starting center John Michael Schmitz sustained an injury during practice, though it is unclear if he will enter concussion protocol. Lucas Patrick, a veteran center, stepped in for Schmitz, but his recent injury history raises concerns about overuse.
Despite the demanding two-and-a-half-hour practices in hot conditions, some players reported they were unfazed. Mauigoa commented that the West Virginia heat was less intense than what he experienced in Miami. Rookie Arvell Reese from Ohio State also noted that the intensity at Ohio State was comparable, if not sometimes greater, than the Giants' training camp.