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Giants’ Sixth OTA Practice Cut Short by Teammate Brawl

High humidity combined with intense competition led coach Brian Daboll to halt drills early

Brian Burns #0 of the New York Giants looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 5, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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New York Giants linebackes Abdul Carter (51), Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) and Brian Burns (0) walk on the field during NFL football practice in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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Overview

  • Edge rusher Brian Burns and left tackle James Hudson initiated a pushing match before Kayvon Thibodeaux and offensive tackle Jermaine Eluemunor exchanged punches
  • Temperatures reached around 90 degrees with high humidity, a factor players said raised tempers late in the voluntary session
  • After the skirmishes unfolded across consecutive plays, Brian Daboll assembled the team and ended on-field activities prematurely
  • Burns characterized the clashes as a form of healthy competitiveness born from the sport’s physical demands and the day’s heat
  • Quarterback Russell Wilson affirmed that such flare-ups are routine during prolonged practices and posed no lasting concern