Ever since social media platforms pervaded every aspect of everyday life, governments, corporations, and individuals have been figuring out ways to police them and the people who use them.
Such is the case with the New York Giants. They have been excellent when it comes to allowing fans into their facilities to watch practices, training camp, and meet and greet the players and staff.
But there are restrictions, especially when it comes to the taking of pictures and the recording of videos. Not everything the fans see is meant to be documented for use on social media. There are times and places where such practices are prohibited.
The media already knows these restrictions by trade and, since they have much more access to the team, are strictly
held to them. The fans, however, aren't, so the team has to ask nicely that they follow these simple rules:
Taking pictures and/or video is not allowed while viewing practice. Video and photos can only be taken before and after practice.
Cell phones can be used before and after practice. During practice we ask all cell phone usage to be limited to the fan zone.
Entities are entitled to their "corporate secrets," and the Giants are no different. Under new head coach John Harbaugh, there is much less media and fan access to practices, to the point where video, pictures, and the description of the action aren't flowing freely on social media for the world to consume.
Some teams haven't clamped down as hard yet, though. In a recent press conference, Miami Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley admitted that he has fallen victim to fans posting videos of his practices and other teams using that footage against him.
Dolphins PGC Kevin Patullo shocked Jeff Hafley when he told him earlier this summer that, last season, the Eagles had half of the Packers defense pressure packages on tape ahead of the week 1 matchup between the teams because they were recorded by fans at training camp.
— The List - Dolphins Podcast (@TheListFinsPod) September 3, 2026
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The Giants' non-fan attendee practices are usually divided into two parts. One where the media is present, and another where they are not. This is not a Harbaugh thing. What is a Harbaugh thing is the sudden, limited amount of leaks to the public.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Method to the madness: Reason why Giants limited recording at practice
