Right now, no one has officially been named the next head coach of the New York Giants, but several prominent candidates are being linked to the job and interviews are underway.

Current situation

  • The Giants fired Brian Daboll during the 2025 season after a disappointing overall record, leaving the team in need of a new head coach.
  • General manager Joe Schoen has been retained and is leading the search for the franchise’s next coach.

Interim coach and transition

  • After Daboll’s firing, assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka took over as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
  • Kafka remains part of the discussion as a possible full‑time candidate, but the team is also looking widely at outside options.

Top reported candidates

  • Several outlets list former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski as a leading or highly logical candidate, given his offensive background and perceived unfair end in Cleveland.
  • Veteran Super Bowl–winning coach Mike McCarthy has also been mentioned, with betting-style “odds” and media chatter tying him to the job.
  • Defensive‑minded options such as Brian Flores, Vance Joseph, and Steve Spagnuolo are being floated because of their head‑coaching experience and reputations for building strong defenses.

Other names in the mix

  • Some Giants‑focused coverage has discussed John Harbaugh as a potential top target, with speculation that both sides would have mutual interest if timing and contract issues work out.
  • Reports also mention coordinators like Klint Kubiak and other assistants as possible fits, especially those seen as strong developers of young quarterbacks like Jaxson Dart.

What to expect next

  • Ownership has emphasized “continuity and stability” in the front office while making a fresh start at head coach, suggesting a thorough but relatively swift search this offseason.
  • Until the Giants actually announce a hire, any specific answer to “who will coach the Giants” is speculative; as of now, Stefanski, McCarthy, Flores, Harbaugh, and Kafka are among the most frequently cited possibilities.

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