The New York Giants are kicking off a fresh chapter—literally. After seasons plagued by inconsistency and injury at the kicker position, the team is leaving no stone unturned in their quest for reliability. The special teams unit, long a sore spot, has undergone a full makeover alongside the coaching staff overhaul. Now, the battle for the starting kicker role is already in full swing.

This weekend’s rookie minicamp marked the official start of what promises to be a fierce three-way competition. The Giants have brought in veteran Jason Sanders via free agency, retained left-footed specialist Ben Sauls, and added undrafted rookie Dominic Zvada to the mix. Special teams coordinator John Harbaugh made it clear that no one has a guaranteed spot. “It’s going to be a competition for sure,” he said. “Right out of the gates, it already started. You saw Zvada, that was his first iteration at that competition.”

Harbaugh’s approach is all about earning it on the field. He outlined a rigorous schedule ahead: “When we come in next week, we’ll be kicking field goals. We go to OTAs, we’ll kick field goals, pretty much every other practice. We might be kicking at every practice because we’ve got three guys to kick, and we’ll just see how it shakes out.” With three kickers vying for one job, every rep counts, and every practice will be a proving ground.

For Giants fans, this competition is a welcome sign of change. Having options breeds excellence, and Harbaugh—known for trusting his own eyes over pedigrees—won’t hesitate to pick the best man for the job, regardless of experience or draft status. Whether it’s the veteran savvy of Sanders, the unique angle of Sauls, or the raw potential of Zvada, the kicking job is wide open. As the Giants build for a stronger season, this battle in the special teams unit might just be the spark they need.