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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders Fans Laugh at Giants OTAs Fight in Bizarre Take
Commanders Fans Laugh at Giants OTAs Fight in Bizarre Take originally appeared on Athlon Sports. A New York Giants' fight is the Washington Commanders' funny? The NFC East has long been one of the NFL's most competitive and combative divisions, but an OTA skirmish seems a bit of a stretch to be planting a flag of "success." Advertisement Nonetheless, here we - or at least some of the media - are. The Giants' OTA practice ended early Friday with some run-of-the-mill pushing and shoving. Pass-rusher Brian Burns and offensive tackle James Hudson got into it. Then Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor joined the fray. Thibodeaux ultimately ripped Eluemunor's helmet off and took a swing at him. According to some who follow the Commanders for a living, the winner of this "fight" was Washington. The Commanders swept the Giants last season on their way to a surprising 12-5 season and run to the NFC Championship Game. New York is clearly in turmoil, with a head coach and general manager on the hottest of seats after last season's disastrous 3-14 record. Advertisement Washington had a successful offseason, getting weapons (Deebo Samuel) and protection (Laremy Tunsil) for rising star quarterback Jayden Daniels. The Commanders are too good to be concerned with what the last-place team in their division is doing. For Washington the time is to look up at the Philadelphia Eagles, not down at the Giants. Lest the Giants start laughing at the Commanders for the contract holdout of veteran team leader Terry McLaurin. Related: Major Issue Arises In McLaurin, Commanders Extension Talks Related: Analyst Speaks Glowingly Of Commanders' Jayden Daniels' Ceiling This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Brian Burns' Fight Ends Giants Practice
Brian Burns' Fight Ends Giants Practice originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The symptoms of summer have already arrived at New York Giants camp. At organized team activities (OTAs), New York got in some team drills as it ramps up towards training camp. Toward the end of practice, exhausted by the hot weather, a skirmish broke out and eventually evolved into a bigger fight. Advertisement Headlined by edge rusher Brian Burns, the fight ended Giants practice early. According to Connor Hughes, Burns sprinted from the sideline to take down backup left tackle James Hudson III, who signed in the offseason. Edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux got into it with tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, and the veteran linemen soon escalated things. After practice, Burns reacted to the fight. 'The only thing I'm mad about is we had to go ahead and call it up,' he said, via the Associated Press. 'But, I mean, we got most of our work done today. But I just want to stay away from that, and I'm going to let it be known to the team, like, that's not what we're doing. We've got to keep our minds set on the main thing, which is football. All that horseplay and all that stuff is cool or whatever, a nice edge and everything like that, but we do have to get to the details and get our work done.' Advertisement Burns isn't just the most proven pass rusher and the most expensive player on the Giants' defense. He's also a veteran leader, and that came through with his comments. His first order of business was damage control. 'I mean, it's just, it's a violent sport we play,' Burns said. 'You know, guys trying to get better. Tensions raised a little high. The heat is getting a little hotter, so guys get a little more agitated. But it ain't that deep. We squashed it.' Simply put, this isn't something New York has to worry about. Fights happen, both before joint practices and during them. Tensions run hot, people get tired, and the physicality of the sport ups the ante. People are fighting for jobs and pride, and they are all months away from actually being able to take it out on somebody. Advertisement 'I feel like it's healthy, at times,' Burns said. 'I feel like it's healthy to a certain extent, though. You still want to get your work done at the end of the day, but that competition and that dog, that edge, that we need to have is needed. Got to keep it up.' There is plenty of time for the locker room to gel and for the Giants to be better for their skirmishes. For now, it's a flash of something newsworthy while the offseason's dead period carries on. Needless to say, it will be something fans keep an eye on as practices continue. The Giants, naturally, aren't too worried. 'This ain't nothing but a little brotherhood.' Related: Edge Rusher Rankings Set High Bar for Giants Related: Carter Reacts to Joining Giants' Loaded Line This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Ugly fight breaks out at New York Giants OTA as Kayvon Thibodeaux throws a punch at teammate
Giants OTA fight turns wild: Kayvon Thibodeaux throws punch, practice shut down So much for a chill offseason workout. What was supposed to be a routine, non-contact OTA session for the New York Giants turned wildly chaotic on Thursday and it all started with a helmet, a punch, and some very overheated tempers. No pads, no tackling, but apparently, no chill either. By the time coaches shut down the practice early, several players had gotten involved, helmets were tossed like dodgeballs, and it was far from just 'competitive fire.' Tensions boiled over when Kayvon Thibodeaux yanked off a helmet and threw a punch The mayhem kicked off when Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux ripped the helmet off offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor and then straight-up threw a punch at him. That's not exactly what OTAs are for. Thibodeaux's move set off a chain reaction. Offensive tackle James Hudson came charging in like a linebacker, tackling Thibodeaux to the ground. And then, boom, Brian Burns, the team's new high-profile pass rusher, jumped in to defend Thibodeaux and went after Hudson. Before you knew it, the fight had spilled to the middle of the field, players were going at it from all sides, and the energy was anything but 'voluntary camp' vibes. With the brawl spreading across the 50-yard line and more teammates piling in, head coach Brian Daboll had no choice but to end the practice early. That almost never happens, especially in no-pad, no-contact drills. But this one clearly crossed a line. Remember, these aren't even mandatory sessions. This was supposed to be a light, chemistry-building week, not a full-contact brawl with punches thrown. Players tried to downplay it afterward but the fight was anything but minor After practice, Brian Burns chalked the fight up to the heat (both literally and emotionally), saying: 'The heat got to us. Tensions raised a little high. But it ain't that deep. We squashed it.' Russell Wilson also played it cool, saying this type of stuff happens and won't carry over. Still, no one denied how intense things got in the moment. It's worth noting: This is the second time during these OTAs that tempers have flared. There was already a shoving match between Burns and Hudson earlier in the day before Thibodeaux escalated things on the next play. The Giants defense has major energy this year with guys like Thibodeaux, Burns, and even rookie Abdul Carter all trying to stand out. But if this is what they're doing in June, the coaching staff will need to keep that fire under control before it burns the house down. The Giants have more OTA sessions scheduled for June 9–10 and 12–13. Whether they're calmer or even more chaotic... we'll have to wait and see. Also read - Christian Bale brings Raiders drama to life in upcoming Madden NFL movie unrecognizable as Al Davis
Fox News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Giants' OTA session ends early after multiple fights erupt: 'Heat got to us'
Tensions flared during the New York Giants' offseason workouts Thursday with a pair of skirmishes that prompted head coach Brian Daboll to end the session early. Giants edge rusher Brian Burns, who was involved in one of the fights, downplayed the incident when speaking to reporters, admitting the "heat got to us." "It's a violent sport we play. Guys trying to get better … tensions raised a little high, heat is getting a little hotter. So, guys are getting a little more agitated. But it ain't that deep. We squashed it." Burns and left tackle James Hudson got into a shoving match as temperatures reached around 90 degrees. The two players removed their helmets and appeared to square up for a fight, but the situation deescalated when teammates eventually separated the two, The Associated Press reported. Both players were sent to the sidelines, but, on the next play, another fight erupted. This time Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor got into a spat that turned physical when Thibodeaux threw a punch. Hudson then reportedly emerged from the sideline and tackled Thibodeaux. Burns also joined in. "I feel like it's healthy at times," Burns said of the fighting. "I feel like it's healthy to a certain extent. You still want to get your work done at the end of the day." But the brawls eventually prompted Daboll to end the practice. Quarterback Russell Wilson downplayed the incident, saying it's "nothing to worry about." "A lot of times when you have a long practice, like the way we did, the way we're working, things happen," Wilson said. "Every great team I've been on, there's been a couple of those." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
New York Times
4 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Giants OTAs: Dizzying QB rotation, quest for turnovers highlight feisty Thursday
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Giants wrapped up their second week of OTAs with a surprisingly spirited practice that ended prematurely due to a fight. Before outside linebackers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux squared off against tackles James Hudson and Jermaine Eluemunor in a rare spring brawl, the story of Thursday's practice was the dizzying rotation at quarterback. Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston and Tommy DeVito alternated after individual reps at one point in the fast-paced practice. Advertisement Here are notes and observations from Thursday's practice: Coach Brian Daboll said every player was at the facility Thursday, but left tackle Andrew Thomas, defensive lineman Jeremiah Ledbetter, inside linebacker Bobby Okereke, outside linebacker Victor Dimukeje and safety Anthony Johnson weren't spotted on the field. Thomas (foot/ankle), Dimukeje (pec) and Johnson (shoulder) are rehabilitating documented injuries. Daboll declined to provide any injury updates, so there was no explanation for the absences of Ledbetter and Okereke. Wide receiver Malik Nabers again came out of the facility an hour into practice. Daboll said last week the team is 'being smart' with a toe injury that has lingered since college. Third-round pick Darius Alexander and fourth-round pick Cam Skattebo worked on the side with trainers during practice. Wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton joined the limited players after participating in some early-practice drills. Ford-Wheaton is recovering from postseason shoulder surgery. There's no word on what's limiting Alexander and Skattebo. The Giants' quarterback situation has enough intrigue to warrant its own section in the practice report. It was a challenge just to track the constant shuffling on Thursday. In each of Daboll's first three offseasons, there had been a clear pecking order among the quarterbacks, and one QB would handle all of the reps in a period with the first, second and third teams. But there was far more mixing and matching Thursday. Veteran Russell Wilson exclusively worked with the first-team offense. Rookie Jaxson Dart took the majority of second-team reps, but he also got two reps with the starters and one rep with the third-stringers. Jameis Winston took the majority of third-team reps, while also getting one rep with the starters and three with the second-team offense. Tommy DeVito got the fewest reps, and his mostly came with the third-team. Advertisement Wilson was sharp early in practice, mostly hitting underneath passes, before he was picked off by Dane Belton when the ball-hawking safety jumped a slant over the middle. Dart got off to a rough start, with two passes batted down at the line and an interception by cornerback Tre Hawkins on an under-thrown deep ball to undrafted rookie wide receiver Da'Quan Felton. Dart completed some short passes before his second interception on a pass over the middle that undrafted rookie safety Makari Paige picked off. The most notable development was that Dart was ahead of Winston on the depth chart, at least for one practice. It's far too early to read into that, as it appears there will be adjustments among the quarterback reps each practice. Mike Kafka on what stands out about Jaxson Dart 🎥: — GiantsTV (@GiantsTV) June 5, 2025 • Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was the play-caller, using a walkie-talkie to signal the calls into the quarterbacks. That has been the case in every open practice this spring, as all signs point toward Kafka reclaiming the role after being stripped of play-calling last year. With Kafka calling the plays, Daboll often conversed with the quarterbacks after their reps. • There were no reps in team periods for guard Greg Van Roten, guard Jon Runyan, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and cornerback Deonte Banks. With the starting guards not participating, Evan Neal got first-team reps at left guard, while Jake Kubas was the starting right guard. Aaron Stinnie rotated in at both guard spots with the first-team offense late in practice. • Burns and Thibodeaux were the starters at outside linebacker, but No. 3 pick Abdul Carter was heavily involved. There were a handful of plays with all three edge rushers on the field together. Advertisement Carter was in a three-point stance across from the right tackle with Thibodeaux aligned wider in a three-point stance in one package. Burns was the edge rusher on the other side of that formation and recorded a sack when he came free up the middle on a stunt. Carter had a sack on a Winston rollout with the second-team defense. Carter was also spotted lining up at inside linebacker. It's clear that the Giants plan to move the No. 3 pick all over to get their top three pass rushers on the field together as much as possible. • Belton's interception continued what defensive coordinator Shane Bowen called 'a really good spring' before practice. Bowen said they're finding ways to get Belton, who has always displayed a nose for the ball, on the field. Belton was used in a dime package during Thursday's practice. He also stepped in for starting safety Tyler Nubin alongside Jevon Holland late in practice. • Darius Muasau stepped in next to Micah McFadden at inside linebacker with Okereke not practicing. Dyontae Johnson, who flashed potential last offseason, was with the third-team defense. • Before the fight caused an abrupt end to practice, the Giants were competing in a situational period. The starting offense got the ball at its own 33-yard line trailing 21-17 with 58 seconds remaining. Wilson threw the ball away on first down and then tight end Theo Johnson couldn't hang onto a short pass over the middle on second down. Wilson hit running back Tyrone Tracy with a dump-off on third-and-10 before the fight prevented the fourth-down attempt. • Quick hits: With Banks sitting out, Cor'Dale Flott was the first-team cornerback opposite Paulson Adebo … Defensive tackle Elijah Chatman lined up at fullback for a few reps in a walk-through period … Felton made an impressive one-handed snag on a pass from Winston. The rookie stuck out his hand as he made his break and the pass was on the money … Wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, running back Dante Miller, wide receiver Montrell Washington and wide receiver Jordan Bly were the punt returners. Advertisement Here's a snapshot of the depth chart from Thursday's practice. It's important to keep in mind that players rotate frequently at some positions and I don't chart the personnel on every play, so you might not see every name listed. Also, not every practice is open during OTAs, so being a starter on Thursday doesn't mean that player is necessarily at the top of the depth chart. • First-team offense: QB Russell Wilson, RB Tyrone Tracy, WR Darius Slayton, WR Jalin Hyatt, WR Wan'Dale Robinson, TE Theo Johnson, LT James Hudson, LG Evan Neal, C John Michael Schmitz, RG Jake Kubas, RT Jermaine Eluemunor. • Second-team offense: QB Jaxson Dart, RB Eric Gray, WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette, WR Zach Pascal, WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey, TE Daniel Bellinger, LT Stone Forsythe, LG Josh Ezeudu, C Austin Schlottmann, RG Aaron Stinnie, RT Marcus Mbow. • Third-team offense: QB Jameis Winston, RB Dante Miller, WR Da'Quan Felton, WR Beaux Collins, WR Antwane Wells, TE Thomas Fidone, LT Stone Forsythe, LG Bryan Hudson, C Jimmy Morrissey, RG Jaison Williams, RT Marcus Mbow. • First-team defense: DL Rakeem Nunez-Roches, DL Roy Robertson-Harris, DL Elijah Chatman, OLB Brian Burns, OLB Kayvon Thibodeaux, ILB Micah McFadden, ILB Darius Muasau, CB Paulson Adebo, CB Cor'Dale Flott, CB Dru Phillips (slot), S Jevon Holland, S Tyler Nubin. The Giants used a dime package late in practice. Chatman and Robertson-Harris were the linemen with Burns, Thibodeaux and McFadden at linebacker. Adebo, Flott and Phillips were the corners, with Holland, Belton and Raheem Layne at safety. • Second-team defense: DL Elijah Chatman, DL Jordon Riley, DL Elijah Garcia, OLB Abdul Carter, OLB Tomon Fox, ILB CJ Board, ILB Ty Summers, CB Tre Hawkins, CB Art Green, CB Nic Jones (slot), S Dane Belton, S Raheem Layne. Wilson uncorked one of his signature moonballs to wide receiver Darius Slayton for a deep connection over Flott. Wilson flicked the ball quickly as the pass rush closed in. Russell Wilson on being a leader 🎥: — GiantsTV (@GiantsTV) June 5, 2025 'The main thing is emphasizing takeaways. We got to get better at takeaways. Somehow got the idea of piracy — violent, attacking to steal possessions or goods, right? You'll hear our guys say it. I say it ad nauseam: 'Be a damn pirate.' We got to find ways to get the ball. And, again, you get what you emphasize. We're making it a priority this year to make sure we find ways to get the ball.' — Defensive coordinator Shane Bowen on the origins of the defense's new 'turnover chest' The Giants conduct their seventh OTA on Monday. Their next practice open to the media is June 12. (Photo of Jaxson Dart: Adam Hunger / Getty Images)
