Giants announce Dawn Aponte's hiring
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The New York Giants have officially appointed Dawn Aponte as their senior vice president of football operations and strategy. Aponte previously served as the NFL's chief football administrative officer since 2017. In her new role, she will oversee strategic planning for football operations, analytics, salary cap management, player contract negotiations, compliance, and collaborate with both college and pro personnel departments.
Aponte's career includes significant roles at the NFL league office, where she managed day-to-day football operations and played a pivotal role in health and safety initiatives. She also held executive positions at RSE Ventures and with the Miami Dolphins, where she was executive vice president of football administration. During her tenure with the Dolphins, she worked alongside current Giants general manager Joe Schoen and assistant director of player personnel Dennis Hickey. Her previous experience includes positions with the Cleveland Browns and the NFL Management Council, as well as a lengthy stint with the New York Jets, where she began her career.
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