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Giants Sign Former All-Pro Kicker Jason Sanders
New head coach John Harbaugh continues special teams overhaul in New York.
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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The New York Giants have signed former All-Pro kicker Jason Sanders as part of a larger special teams overhaul under new head coach John Harbaugh. Sanders, a 7-year veteran, will likely replace incumbent kicker Graham Gano, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons. The move comes after the Giants used a league-high 8 different kickers over the past 3 seasons, leading to inconsistency and missed opportunities.
Why it matters
Improving the Giants' special teams unit was a priority for Harbaugh, who has a strong background in that area. Sanders' addition provides stability and reliability at the kicker position, which was a major weakness for the team in recent years. This move is part of a broader effort to upgrade the Giants' special teams and give them a competitive advantage in close games.
The details
The Giants are expected to release veteran kicker Graham Gano, who has been with the team since 2020, in order to clear $4.5 million in salary cap space. Sanders, 30, has made 84.6% of his field goals over his 7-year career with the Miami Dolphins, though he struggled with accuracy from beyond 50 yards. He missed the entire 2025 season due to a hip injury. The Giants also have second-year kicker Ben Sauls, who impressed in limited action last season, to compete with Sanders for the starting job.
- The Giants signed Sanders on March 10, 2026.
- Sanders missed the entire 2025 NFL season due to a hip injury.
The players
Jason Sanders
A 7-year veteran kicker who was previously an All-Pro selection with the Miami Dolphins.
Graham Gano
The Giants' incumbent kicker since 2020 who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons.
John Harbaugh
The new head coach of the New York Giants, who has a strong background in special teams and is overseeing the team's overhaul of that unit.
Ben Sauls
A second-year kicker for the Giants who impressed in limited action last season and will compete with Sanders for the starting job.
What they’re saying
“The Giants' mismanagement of the kicking situation under general manager Joe Schoen, former head coach Brian Daboll and former special teams coordinator Michael Ghobrial over the last three seasons was ridiculous.”
— Ryan Dunleavy, Author (nypost.com)
What’s next
The Giants will hold an open competition between Jason Sanders and Ben Sauls for the starting kicker job during the team's offseason program and training camp.
The takeaway
By signing former All-Pro kicker Jason Sanders, the Giants are making a clear statement that improving their special teams unit is a top priority under new head coach John Harbaugh. This move provides stability and reliability at a position that has been a major weakness for the team in recent seasons.
