In a swift but targeted shake-up of the New York Giants‘ coaching staff, the organization has fired head coach Brian Daboll but anticipates no further immediate changes among its key personnel, reports Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
General manager Joe Schoen and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen are expected to retain their current roles for the time being, providing continuity amid a turbulent season.
The decision to part ways with Daboll came on Monday, just one day after a humiliating 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears that epitomized the Giants’ ongoing struggles. The defeat marked the team’s third consecutive 2-8 start to a season and extended their road skid to 11 straight losses — a franchise record under Daboll’s watch.
Ownership, led by co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch, pulled the trigger on the move midway through Daboll’s fourth year, following a lack of meaningful progress despite early promise.
Daboll’s tenure began with fireworks: In 2022, he guided the Giants to a surprising 9-7-1 record, a playoff berth, and an upset wild-card win over the Minnesota Vikings, earning him Associated Press Coach of the Year honors. But the shine faded quickly.
Since that postseason run, New York has limped to an 11-33 mark under his leadership, plagued by offensive inconsistencies, defensive lapses, and high-profile collapses — like Sunday’s late-game fade against Chicago.
Over his full Giants run, Daboll posted a 20-40-1 record, a stark contrast to the expectations set by his arrival from the Buffalo Bills, where he had built a reputation as an offensive innovator.
Stepping in as interim head coach is assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, a 38-year-old rising star who joined the Giants alongside Daboll in 2022.
Before landing in New York, Kafka spent five seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, rising from offensive quality control coach to quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator under Andy Reid.
Although no additional changes are expected mid-season, there will be an extensive overhaul after the season. Given the change Kafka now has to manage, Giants ownership likely sought to ease the burden by keeping Bowen as defensive coordinator.
Schoen, Bowen, and all other coaching staff members should consider themselves firmly on the hot seat, with their futures in East Rutherford now justifiably uncertain.
This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: No other staff changes are expected for New York Giants
