Giants Double Down on Joe Schoen After 4–13 Collapse
Despite a brutal 4–13 finish, the New York Giants have made a move that caught many around the league off guard: general manager Joe Schoen is staying put. With expectations low and pressure high, ownership has opted for continuity over a clean break, signaling belief in a longer-term plan rather than a reactionary reset.
Schoen, 46, entered the offseason widely viewed as being on the hot seat after the franchise’s third straight losing season. Instead, he will continue to oversee the roster and lead the search for a new head coach following Brian Daboll’s dismissal last month. Team owner John Mara explained the decision by pointing to what the organization views as a promising young core already in place.
Results on the field have been hard to ignore. Since Schoen and Daboll arrived in 2022, the Giants have struggled mightily, going 7–27 over the past two seasons and posting one of the league’s worst winning percentages during that stretch. Still, recent draft classes played a major role in saving Schoen’s job. Players such as quarterback Jaxson Dart, wide receiver Malik Nabers, edge rusher Abdul Carter, and running backs Cam Skattebo and Tyrone Tracy Jr. have strengthened the roster and given ownership confidence in the team’s direction. New York now holds the fifth pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after closing the season with back-to-back wins.
Schoen’s tenure has not been without major missteps. He has acknowledged rushing decisions after the 2022 playoff run, including the failed Daniel Jones contract and the Saquon Barkley franchise tag, which ended with Barkley thriving elsewhere. Other departures and uneven returns from early draft picks have also drawn criticism. Schoen has publicly owned those mistakes while emphasizing growth and adjustment.
With Mara undergoing cancer treatment, Schoen has taken on a larger leadership role, including guiding the coaching search. Interim coach Mike Kafka is expected to receive an interview as ownership leans on its belief that the young foundation already in place can still support a turnaround.
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