Giants Fire Coach Brian Daboll Amid Disappointing Season

East Rutherford, N.J. — The New York Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll on Monday, following their eighth loss of the season and marking the 22nd loss in their last 27 games. Team owners John Mara and Steve Tisch made the decision during a meeting after a disappointing run under Daboll, who leaves the franchise with a combined record of 20-40-1.

Daboll’s dismissal was not unexpected, as his connection to the general manager, Joe Schoen, was tenuous given their struggles. Meanwhile, sources within the organization suggest that Schoen is likely to remain in his position for the 2026 season, despite the backlash from frustrated fans. The owners believe it is essential to maintain stability within the franchise after a decade marked by rapid turnover.

“There’s going to be enormous pressure to win,” an executive shared with team officials. “The last thing they need is another coach learning on the job.” The Giants have cycled through six head coaches since Tom Coughlin’s departure in 2015, with their recent history of instability contributing to their current woes.

When Schoen arrived in 2022, he had some initial success with a playoff run. However, the team has struggled in subsequent seasons, failing to reach the postseason this year. Schoen’s management has come under scrutiny particularly regarding salary cap issues and player acquisitions.

One team source noted, “The infrastructure has improved since Schoen arrived,” indicating that his efforts to modernize the organization have begun to show promise. However, the performance of first-round draft picks and other key decisions will heavily influence public opinion on Schoen as he prepares for the next coaching search.

As Schoen leads the search for a new head coach, it’s expected that previous head coaching experience will be a priority. Internal discussions suggest that the Giants’ next hire should not be another inexperienced coach. The franchise seeks someone with a proven track record to guide what is perceived as a potentially strong roster.

Giants players, including quarterback Daniel Jones, Saquon Barkley, and others, form a young nucleus that Schoen has been careful to build around. However, the path forward relies heavily on making the right coaching choice, as fans and analysts alike express frustration over the team’s repeated failures.

The Giants are now looking towards their future, with a need to right the ship and give their talented roster the guidance it needs to succeed. The success of this next head coach could very well determine the course of the franchise in years to come.