The New York Giants have fired head coach Brian Daboll after Sunday’s loss in Chicago, a defeat that extended a pattern of blown double-digit leads this season.
Co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch issued a joint statement saying, "The past few seasons have been nothing short of disappointing, and we have not met our expectations for this franchise. We understand the frustrations of our fans, and we will work to deliver a significantly improved product." They said the move is intended to help the team move forward.
Assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will step in as interim head coach. Kafka, who has been a finalist for several head-coaching openings in recent years, will lead the team while general manager Joe Schoen conducts a search for a permanent replacement. Schoen will remain in his GM role; Mara said he believes Schoen "has assembled a good young nucleus of talent" and expressed confidence in the roster's future development.
The Giants are 2-8 this season and have lost 11 of 14 games since the start of 2023, including blowing multiple double-digit leads this year. Sunday’s 24-20 loss to the Chicago Bears marked another late collapse. Rookie quarterba
