NY Giants training camp, practice No. 8: Discussion, news, updates

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WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. - After three consecutive padded practices, the maximum allowed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the New York Giants won't exactly rest on Thursday. They will not be in pads, but they are scheduled for a 2-hour session in the eighth practice of training camp.

Here are a few things to watch:

• Who will practice? Brian Burns and Beau Brade were held out of practice on Wednesday. Malachi Fields only did individual work. Dru Phillips left practice early. Coach John Harbaugh said all of those were minor injuries. Let's see which of those players practices on Thursday.
• Can Odell do it again? Odell Beckham has had two good practices in a row. Can he have another one as he continues his comeback bid? [Full story on Odell's training camp]
• Ben's turn. Thursday should be Ben Sauls turn to kick in his highly-entertaining competition with Dominic Zvada for the placekicking job.

Updates

The Giants ran a walk-through practice on Thursday. No full pads. One fan yelled "Play ball!" during the workout.

Somehow it ended with WR Xavier Gibson and CB Nick Jones throwing fists. Back at it Friday for a full two and a half hour practice in pads. pic.twitter.com/dwrXtOzu5v

- Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 6, 2026

Some fireworks after the last play of a light practice as WR Xavier Gipson and CB Nic Jones looked like a couple featherweights exchanging punches. Teammates moved in quickly to separate them but not before each fired off a few punches (both were wearing helmets).

- Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) August 6, 2026

CB Dru Phillips watched practice with a wrap on his right knee after getting injured in yesterday's practice.

OLB Brian Burns was suited up after missing yesterday with a minor thing," per Harbaugh, but didn't participate other than lining up in a walk-through periods.

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- Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) August 6, 2026

Daily Malik Nabers update: He participated in some walk-through periods against the defense. Another step.

Think next week is the time to start the lookout for him to join in live team periods.

- Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) August 6, 2026

The Giants have signed FB Grant Finley and waived TE Tyler Moore. pic.twitter.com/fSOEwKPLXP

- Dan Salomone (@Dan_Salomone) August 6, 2026

Remaining Greenbrier practice schedule

The Giants' stay in West Virginia is winding down. There is only one more open practice after Thursday. So, if you are in the area you are running out of chances to see your favorite team practice.

• Friday, August 7 - 1:30-4 p.m. (Open to the public)
• Saturday, August 8 - 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.