Dolphins tackle Austin Jackson ejected from Giants joint practice

The Phinsider • August 20, 2026 • sports

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The Miami Dolphins hosted a joint practice with the New York Giants on Thursday, providing both teams an opportunity to evaluate their players against different competition.
Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley emphasized that while physicality is encouraged, any punches or dirty play would not be tolerated, with immediate ejection as the consequence.
Right tackle Austin Jackson was ejected from Thursday’s practice after throwing a punch at a Giants player, demonstrating Hafley’s commitment to enforcing discipline.
Multiple scuffles occurred during the practice, but no other players were reported to have thrown punches.
The Dolphins and Giants are scheduled to face each other in a preseason game on Saturday, with Jackson missing valuable practice reps ahead of the matchup.