May 5, 2026, 8:02 a.m. ET
The New York Giants have teamed up with an unusual partner for a worthy cause in New Jersey.
The Giants have partnered with the Philadelphia Eagles in an effort to expand girls’ flag football throughout the state, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The initiative between the long-time rivals recently reached a significant milestone, as the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) voted to recognize girls’ flag football as a state-sanctioned sport at the high school level.
New Jersey will officially become the 21st state to sanction girls’ flag football. The development marks a major accomplishment for both the Giants and the Eagles, who set aside their NFC East rivalry to pursue this rare joint effort.
The two teams split their 2025 season series one game apiece. While their rivalry will surely be renewed ahead of Week 1 in September, both organizations were able to put aside their differences to support this important cause.
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