NYG Ben Sauls
NFL player. Position: Kicker. Team: NYG.
Quick Facts
- Position: Kicker
- Team: NYG (New York Giants)
2026 Outlook
Sauls is in kicker competition with undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada. Through minicamp, Zvada has appeared more consistent, but Harbaugh noted Sauls has identifiable technical issues—all his misses have been pushed left, suggesting correctable mechanics. Harbaugh expressed confidence that Sauls "knows the problem from a technique standpoint" and will fix it during training camp. The competition will "really heat up" at training camp and preseason. (per Giants' John Harbaugh: Kicker competition a 'good problem to have')
Preseason competition (Aug 12): Sauls enters Saturday's preseason opener vs. Minnesota with an experience advantage—he has kicked in NFL games before, making all 8 field-goal attempts and all 7 extra points in the Giants' final three games of 2025. However, Zvada has shown strong college pedigree and consistency in camp, creating genuine competition. One 34-yard preseason attempt won't settle the job; HC John Harbaugh should test both kickers on distance kicks and evaluate kickoff hang time, placement, and coverage results. Field-goal percentage alone won't decide the winner if the special teams staff trusts the other leg more on kickoffs. The preseason will reveal which kicker performs under pressure (per One preseason game could settle the Giants' strangest camp fight - Yahoo Sports).
Role / Depth Chart
Competing for the Giants' kicker position. In competition with undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada.
Injury Status
No injuries reported.
Recent News
- 2026-08-13 — Giants Kicker Competition: Sauls vs. Zvada Wide Open (Giants Kicker Competition: Sauls vs. Zvada Wide Open)
- 2026-07-07 — Can Kicker Ben Sauls Hold Off Camp Competition in 2026? (Can Kicker Ben Sauls Hold Off Camp Competition in 2026?)
- 2026-03-24 — Giants 2026 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings (Giants 2026 free agency tracker: Offseason moves, signings)
- 2026-06-22 — 2026 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team (2026 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team)
- 2026-04-30 — Projecting the Giants' Week 1 Starting Lineup and Depth Chart After the NFL Draft (Projecting the Giants' Week 1 Starting Lineup and Depth Chart After the NFL Draft)
- 2026-03-11 — NY Giants depth chart: How has free agency changed the roster? (NY Giants depth chart: How has free agency changed the roster?)
- 2026-06-19 — As Giants get ready for training camp, 3 biggest questions facing the team - The Athletic (As Giants get ready for training camp, 3 biggest questions facing the team - The Athletic)
- 2026-05-22 — John Harbaugh’s different tune on Malik Nabers’ recovery: Giants OTAs notebook - The... (John Harbaugh’s different tune on Malik Nabers’ recovery: Giants OTAs notebook - The...)
- 2026-06-10 — Giants' John Harbaugh: Kicker competition a 'good problem to have' (Giants' John Harbaugh: Kicker competition a 'good problem to have')