2026 NFL offseason preview: New York Giants need head coach who can develop young nucleus

For the third straight season, the Giants are looking at a top-six pick in the draft. While some of the young talent was tantalizing, the Giants didn’t have close to a full competitive roster. After going 2-8 this past season, Brian Daboll was fired as head coach.

How Close are New York Giants to Turning Things Around?

Against the Packers, the Giants took the lead 20-19 on a 15-play drive only to watch their well-rested defense go out there and give up a seven-play touchdown drive to Green Bay and a two-point conversion. In overtime against the Lions, the Giants gave up a 69-yard touchdown run to Jamyr Gibbs on the first play.

New York Giants' 5 biggest surprises from 2025 season

The Giants made two picks in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. At No. 3 overall, they selected Penn State linebacker Abdul Carter. Then, Schoen traded back into the first round to grab Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart at No. 25.

Former Auburn standout prepares for another new coach with New York Giants

Since joining the New York Giants from Auburn as a fifth-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, wide receiver Darius Slayton has played for four head coaches and with 12 starting quarterbacks. Slayton doesn’t know who will coach the Giants in the 2026 season. But he knows who the quarterback will be.

What’s Next for New York Giants After Dismal 2025 Season?

Once the coach and staff are in place, the Giants must figure out how to handle several key free agents. On offense, WR Wan'Dale Robinson and RT Jermaine Eleumunor figure to get hefty raises; RG Greg Van Roten has fought off two years of challenges for his starting job; and TE Daniel Bellinger has provided valuable versatility.

New York Giants to interview Antonio Pierce for vacant coaching job

The New York Giants will interview Antonio Pierce, their former Super Bowl linebacker, for the vacant head coaching job.

NY Giants coaching search tracker with latest news and top candidates

EAST RUTHERFORD - The New York Giants are set to conduct the fifth head coaching search for the organization since Tom Coughlin's exit following the 2015 season. And consider this: the Giants have not hired a head coach with a defensive background since Bill Parcells.
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NFL New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo Hosts WWE 2K25 Royal Rumble Match To Announce First 30 Athletes Coming To Fanatics Fest 2026

Running back for the NFL New York Giants Cam Skattebo hosted a WWE 2K25 Royal Rumble to announce athletes for Fanatics Fest.

4 impending free agents New York Giants should not re-sign

Ezeudu was a third-round pick in 2022 (67th overall) and has been injured in three of his four seasons with Big Blue. He played in 33 games, starting 10, but did not play a snap in 2025. Out of sight, out of mind. They will allow him to hit free agency and wish him the best.
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