Giants Intensify Head Coach Search Post-Season

The New York Giants will intensify their search for a new head coach following Sunday's season finale against the Dallas Cowboys, marking the fifth such vacancy in the past decade for the franchise. The team dismissed Brian Daboll on November 10 after a 2-8 start to the 2025 campaign, installing offensive coordinator Mike Kafka as interim head coach. Kafka has posted a 1-5 record in his six games at the helm, leaving the Giants with a 3-13 mark entering Week 18.

General Manager Joe Schoen is spearheading the coaching search, though co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch hold the final say. Schoen is expected to remain with the organization into 2026 despite the team's struggles, including a 6-11 finish in his second season in 2023 and a 3-14 record the following year. Mara, who is battling cancer, has continued to oversee daily operations alongside Tisch. The Giants must conduct a full interview process to comply with NFL diversity hiring rules, even as Kafka is slated for consideration.

The candidate pool features a mix of experienced head coaches, coordinators and former players with ties to the organization. Among those anticipated to receive interviews are former Green Bay...