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Giants Fire Brian Daboll, Elevate Mike Kafka to Interim Head Coach

Ownership responded to repeated late-game collapses by tasking GM Joe Schoen with finding the next coach.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on during the second quarter in the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Oct 26, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll reacts in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on during the second quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The move came Monday after a 24-20 loss in Chicago dropped New York to 2-8, marking another blown double-digit fourth-quarter lead.
  • Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was named interim head coach for the remainder of the season, with the rest of the staff, including defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, retained.
  • Owners John Mara and Steve Tisch said Joe Schoen remains as general manager and will lead the head-coach search.
  • Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart exited the Bears game with a concussion, drawing scrutiny over in-game evaluation and player-safety decisions.
  • Daboll departs with a 20-40-1 record after a 2022 playoff season and Coach of the Year honor, as injuries to Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo further strained an already struggling team.