Jameis Winston Gets Hit in Massive Brawl at Dolphins-Giants Joint Practice
Giants backup quarterback Jameis Winston was part of a massive brawl and took a punch during a joint practice with the Dolphins.
During a joint practice between the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins on Thursday, a series of altercations erupted, resulting in a significant brawl on the field involving backup quarterback Jameis Winston. Multiple reports emerged regarding the incident, with conflicting accounts of the events. According to Pat Leonard of NYDN Sports, Giants player Calvin Austin was upset by a late hit from a Dolphins defensive back, prompting Winston to become involved in the fight.
Anthony Rivardo's report suggested that Winston struck a Dolphins player. Both Winston and the players involved were removed from the practice for several plays due to their participation in the altercation. The brawl was part of a series of fights that took place during the joint practice. The incident also included Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor and Dolphins offensive tackle Austin Jackson leaving the field due to involvement in a separate incident, with Jackson allegedly punching Giants rookie linebacker Arvell Reese, who was then pushed to the ground by Giants linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux.
Following the practice, Jaxson Dart, the starting quarterback for the Giants, was asked about the incident, stating that he did not witness the altercation but quickly assisted his teammate upon seeing Winston enter the field. Videos of the fights circulated online, showing a large group of players engaged in the fights. Other teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, and New Orleans Saints, also experienced fights during their joint practices, prompting significant fines for the brawls.
The NFL's preseason practices, which are nearing, have seen teams increasing their intensity in preparation for the upcoming regular season. Both the Giants and Dolphins had losing seasons, and their standings for the upcoming season are bleak, with the Dolphins having a win/loss record projected at 4.5 wins. Meanwhile, the Giants have cause for optimism, particularly with the return of key players like running back Cam Skattebo and wide receiver Malik Nabers. For more NFL-related news, readers are directed to Newsweek Sports.
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