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Giants Sign Kicker Jason Sanders, Release LB Chris Board and P Jamie Gillan
Sanders brings strong kicking resume to New York after release from Miami Dolphins
Published on Mar. 12, 2026
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The New York Giants have signed veteran kicker Jason Sanders, who has spent his entire NFL career with the Miami Dolphins. The team also released linebacker Chris Board and punter Jamie Gillan. Sanders is a former All-Pro who has made 826 points in 116 career regular-season games, the third-most in Dolphins franchise history.
Why it matters
The Giants are shoring up their special teams unit with the addition of Sanders, who has proven to be one of the most accurate kickers in the NFL over his career. His signing comes as the team also reportedly agreed to terms with former Ravens punter Jordan Stout, indicating a focus on improving the kicking game.
The details
Sanders has the highest field goal percentage (84.6%) in Dolphins history, minimum 50 attempts, and his 221 field goals are second only to Olindo Mare in franchise history. He missed the entire 2025 season due to a hip injury and was released by Miami last week. In 2024, Sanders broke the Dolphins record for most consecutive field goals made with 27, and he also holds the franchise and NFL record with 10 PATs in a single game.
- Sanders was named first-team All-Pro in 2020 after setting the Dolphins record with a 92.3 field goal percentage.
- Sanders had a streak of 75 consecutive made extra points from Sept. 17, 2023 to Nov. 24, 2024 that was the longest active streak in the NFL at that time.
The players
Jason Sanders
A veteran kicker who has spent his entire NFL career with the Miami Dolphins, climbing to No. 3 in franchise history with 826 points.
Chris Board
A linebacker who was released by the Giants.
Jamie Gillan
A punter who was released by the Giants.
What they’re saying
“Sanders has appeared in 116 career regular-season games with the Miami Dolphins, climbing to No. 3 in franchise history with 826 points.”
— Dan Salomone (statenews.net)
What’s next
The Giants will look to Sanders to stabilize their kicking game as they prepare for the upcoming season.
The takeaway
The Giants' signing of Jason Sanders represents a strategic move to bolster their special teams unit with an experienced and proven kicker, as the team aims to improve its overall performance and competitiveness in the 2026 season.
