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Giants Sign Former Dolphins Kicker Jason Sanders
Sanders joins the Giants after being released by Miami due to a hip injury.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The New York Giants have signed former Miami Dolphins placekicker Jason Sanders to their roster. Sanders was released by the Dolphins earlier this year after suffering a hip injury. He will now compete for the Giants' kicking job against incumbent Ben Sauls.
Why it matters
The Giants have been searching for stability at the kicker position, having used multiple kickers in recent seasons. Sanders, a former Pro Bowler, provides the team with an experienced option to challenge Sauls for the starting job.
The details
Sanders, 29, was released by the Dolphins in February after four seasons with the team. He made the Pro Bowl in 2020 but struggled with a hip injury last year that limited his effectiveness. The Giants are hoping a change of scenery will help Sanders regain his form and solidify their special teams unit.
- Sanders was released by the Dolphins on February 28, 2026.
- The Giants signed Sanders on March 10, 2026.
The players
Jason Sanders
A former Pro Bowl placekicker who was released by the Miami Dolphins due to a hip injury.
Ben Sauls
The incumbent placekicker for the New York Giants, who will now compete with Sanders for the starting job.
What they’re saying
“We're excited to bring in a veteran like Jason to compete for the kicking job. He's shown he can perform at a high level in this league, and we're hopeful he can regain that form with us.”
— Joe Schoen, Giants General Manager (bigblueview.com)
What’s next
The Giants will hold an open competition between Sanders and Sauls during the team's offseason program and training camp to determine their starting placekicker for the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The Giants' signing of Jason Sanders provides them with an experienced option to challenge for the starting kicker role, adding much-needed competition and depth to their special teams unit as they look to improve their overall roster heading into the 2026 season.
