Kayvon Thibodeaux has some fun with John Harbaugh during Giants press conference

Nypost · Jun 09, 2026 · 512 words · By Paul Schwartz

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There was a familiar face and voice in an unfamiliar role asking a question to head coach John Harbaugh after Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp practice.

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What happened

There was a familiar face and voice in an unfamiliar role asking a question to head coach John Harbaugh after Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp practice.

Why it matters

“How do you feel about that defensive front?’’ asked edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux, playfully ducking behind a member of the media, hiding himself from Harbaugh’s line of sight.

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Claim 1: “CB Greg Newsome II had an interception off Jaxson Dart on a pass intended for Calvin Austin III”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding an interception by Greg Newsome II off Jaxson Dart.

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Claim 2: “As a rookie in 2025, Sauls went 8-for-8 on field goals during a late-season audition with the Giants”

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While Wikipedia confirms Ben Sauls is a kicker for the Giants, there is no evidence in the provided results regarding an 8-for-8 field goal audition in 2025.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 season was the New York Giants' 101st in the National Football League (NFL), their fourth under general manager Joe Schoen, their final under the ownership tandem of John Mara and Steve Tisch…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_New_York_Giants_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the New York Giants' 102nd in the National Football League (NFL), their fifth under general manager Joe Schoen and their first season under head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Giants_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ben Sauls (born July 31, 2001) is an American professional football kicker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Sauls

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Claim 3: “Ben Sauls is a left-footed kicker”

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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference (Nypost) and multiple web search results describing Ben Sauls as a rare left-footed kicker.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ben Sauls (born July 31, 2001) is an American professional football kicker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Sauls

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web search NEUTRAL — Ben Sauls is a rarity as left-footed kicker. Sauls was the first left-footed kicker to be invited to the Scouting Combine since Wisconsin kicker Taylor Mehlhaff and Louisville kicker Art Carmody in 20…
https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/nfl/giants/2025/12/…

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web search NEUTRAL — Though not an outright knock, Sauls is a rare left-footed kicker. This excellent Wide Left article notes he’s the first left-footed kicker invited to the NFL Combine since 2008.
https://steelersdepot.com/2025/04/2025-nfl-draft-scouting-re…

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Claim 4: “Winston was intercepted by LB Tremaine Edmunds”

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No evidence was found in the search results regarding an interception of Jameis Winston by Tremaine Edmunds.

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Claim 5: “he [Zvada] was not drafted this year”

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Two independent web sources explicitly state that Dominic Zvada was an undrafted free agent and did not hear his name called in the NFL Draft.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan in the Big Ten Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. In t…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dominic Zvada (born October 25, 2003) is an American professional football placekicker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas State …
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Claim 6: “Zvada’s kicking helped Michigan win the national championship in 2024”

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Evidence confirms Dominic Zvada played for Michigan and that Michigan was a 2023 National Champion, but there is no specific evidence stating he helped them win a championship in 2024.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Michigan Wolverines football team was an American football team that represented the University of Michigan as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football …
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Claim 7: “The Giants released veteran Jason Sanders earlier this spring”

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The provided evidence contains general information about the Giants and other players named Jason, but no mention of a kicker named Jason Sanders being released in the spring.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jason Alexander Pinnock (born June 30, 1999) is an American professional football safety for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Pa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Pinnock

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jason Heath Sehorn (born April 15, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants from 1994 to 2002 and St.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Sehorn

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area. The Giants compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Con…
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Claim 8: “WR Dalen Cambre had a leaping one-handed grab of a Jameis Winston pass”

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Multiple web search results describe Dalen Cambre making a 'tremendous one handed catch' or 'leaping one-handed grab' from Jameis Winston during practice.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jameis Winston with the impressive throw to rookie Dalen Cambre #nfl #football #ny #jets #sports.
https://www.tiktok.com/@giftedclips/video/754107007255563802…

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web search NEUTRAL — * Dalen Cambre had a tremendous one handed catch from Jameis Winston for a potential long gain down the field.Both scores came from inside the 10-yard line. * In the final team period, Jameis Winston …
https://www.giants.com/news/practice-report-minicamp-notes-j…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dalen Cambre also got some first-team reps. In one session with Winston at quarterback, Cambre caught passes on three consecutive plays.
https://www.bigblueview.com/2025/6/17/24450946/new-york-gian…

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Claim 9: “CB Colton Hood is the second-round draft pick”

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Multiple independent sources (NFL.com and other web results) and a cross-reference confirm Colton Hood was selected in the second round of the 2026 draft with the 37th pick.

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web search NEUTRAL — The New York Giants select Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Colton Hood in Round 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 37 overall pick.
https://www.nfl.com/videos/giants-select-colton-hood-with-no…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 24, 2026 ... Giants draft Tennessee CB Colton Hood in Round 2 ... With the 37th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected Tennessee cornerback ...
https://www.giants.com/news/giants-draft-tennessee-cb-colton…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 24, 2026 ... Hood went in the second round with the No. 37 overall pick to the New York Giants, while Brazzell II was taken No.
https://utsports.com/news/2026/4/24/football-hood-brazzell-i…

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Claim 10: “edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux asked head coach John Harbaugh a question after Tuesday’s mandatory minicamp practice”

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Multiple web search results from June 9, 2026, confirm that Kayvon Thibodeaux asked head coach John Harbaugh a question/had a playful moment during a press conference after practice.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joseph Schoen (SHANE) (born July 11, 1979) is an American professional football executive who is the senior vice president and general manager of the New York Giants of the National Football League (N…
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