Giants confirm Joe Schoen will return in 2026; GM to lead search for new head coach

New York Giants have confirmed that Joe Schoen will remain as general manager and will be responsible for hiring the team's next head coach. Despite a disappointing 4-win season in 2025, ownership expressed confidence in Schoen's ability to lead the team, citing the importance of continuity in the front office. Schoen's tenure includes a 22-45-1 regular-season record, with one postseason appearance.

The Giants recently dismissed head coach Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start. In 2025, the team drafted key players including Abdul Carter, Jaxson Dart, and Cam Skattebo, with Dart providing a much-needed boost and Carter showing progress later in the season. However, injuries have impacted their performance, notably Cam Skattebo's season-ending injury and Malik Nabers' ACL tear in 2024.

The team faces challenges in improving their roster and aims to quickly rebound from consecutive last-place finishes in the NFC East. The search for a new head coach is