Topical NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Malachi Fields' TD highlights strong preseason debuts for former UVa standouts in the NFL GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Aug 17, 2026 Aug 17, 2026 Updated Aug 17, 2026 0 Malachi Fields Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREG MADIA The Daily Progress Charlottesville native Malachi Fields didn’t waste any time making an impact for the New York Giants during his NFL preseason debut.kAmk2 E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^ahd27ccb\f_cb\ceb`\h5h4\6e72a`cf57e`Qm':C8:?:2 7@@E32==VD 5676?D6 92D 2=C625J DE2CE65 AC6A 7@C }r $E2E6 2?5 ry q2:=6Jk^2mk^AmkAmk2 E2C86ElQ03=2?<Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^52:=JAC@8C6DD]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^273_aba3\_g45\c7da\g`dd\a7a43_eh6553Qm|F=E:A=6 E:89E\6?5 D6ED 4@F=5 3@@DE ':C8:?:2 7@@E32==VD @776?D6 E9:D 72==k^2mk^Am kAm~? $2EFC52J[ E96 e\7@@E\c[ aaa\A@F?5 H:56 C646:G6C D9@H65 6I24E=J 9@H 96 FD6D 9:D D:K6 2D 2? 25G2?E286]k^Am People are also reading… A dozen years after closure, construction begins on McMullin Bridge's replacement Smyth teacher represents region as Virginia Lottery awards public schools proceeds Marion's Lincoln Theatre appeals to community for support Chasing greatness: Hunter Trivette believes that's making connections with students Marion pediatrician, state Health Department express support for vaccines Chilhowie High grad among winners of statewide Women's STEAM-H Essay Contest Upgraded crosswalks at Chilhowie schools expected to enhance student, citizen safety Chilhowie explores adding vehicle charging station Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', dies at 36 Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements 94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide Marion Police identify suspect in Friday pursuit, search Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Virginia football's defense has already started prep for NC State and CJ Bailey Virginia football's defense is working ahead on trying to stop NC State and quarterback CJ Bailey. Multiple tight-end sets could boost Virginia football's offense this fall Virginia football's multiple tight-end formations -- featuring Dakota Twitty, John Rogers and Connor Cox -- could boost the Cavaliers' offense… Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Hokies' Franklin on Kemari Copeland Roger Goodell Confirms Plans for Overseas Expansion Roger Goodell Confirms Plans for Overseas Expansion Hokies' Chambers on playing Mike linebacker Hokies' Chambers on playing Mike linebacker How the WNBA got sucked into America’s culture war How the WNBA got sucked into America’s culture war
Virginia football's defense has already started prep for NC State and CJ Bailey Virginia football's defense is working ahead on trying to stop NC State and quarterback CJ Bailey.
Multiple tight-end sets could boost Virginia football's offense this fall Virginia football's multiple tight-end formations -- featuring Dakota Twitty, John Rogers and Connor Cox -- could boost the Cavaliers' offense…
