2026 New York Giants season

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The 2026 season will be the New York Giants' 102nd in the National Football League (NFL), their fifth under general manager Joe Schoen and their first season under head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh spent the previous 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. They will seek to improve upon their 2025 record of 4–13, make the playoffs after a three-year absence, end their 14-year NFC East title drought, which is currently the longest active drought in the NFC, and put an end to three consecutive seasons with fewer than seven wins. This will be the first season since 2018 without Dexter Lawrence, as he was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Giants gained the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in exchange, which they used to draft Francis Mauigoa.[1] The Giants drafted Arvell Reese with the 5th overall pick, making him the highest draft pick a John Harbaugh-coached team has had. He previously drafted Ronnie Stanley 6th overall in 2016 while he was with the Ravens. Upon his hiring, Harbaugh would take a multitude of former Ravens with him.

Owner
General managerJoe Schoen
Head coachJohn Harbaugh
Home stadiumMetLife Stadium
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2026 New York Giants season
Owner
General managerJoe Schoen
Head coachJohn Harbaugh
Home stadiumMetLife Stadium
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Offseason

Coaching changes

On November 10, 2025, head coach Brian Daboll was fired by the Giants following a 2–8 start to the 2025 season.[2] Mike Kafka was promoted to interim head coach, leading the Giants to a 2–5 record to conclude the season. [3] On January 17, 2026, the Giants hired John Harbaugh as the new head coach.[4]

On January 25, the Giants hired former Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator, Dennard Wilson, as their new defensive coordinator. Wilson previously served under Harbaugh as the Ravens' defensive backs coach in 2023.[5]

On February 3, the Giants hired former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, Matt Nagy, as their new offensive coordinator.[6]

Roster movement

Arrivals

More information Position, Player ...
Position Player 2025 Team Date signed Contract
TEIsaiah LikelyBaltimore RavensMarch 9, 20263 years, $40 million
LBTremaine EdmundsChicago BearsMarch 9, 20263 years, $36 million
PJordan StoutBaltimore RavensMarch 9, 20263 years, $12.3 million
SAr'Darius WashingtonBaltimore RavensMarch 9, 20261 year, $3 million
CBGreg Newsome IIJacksonville JaguarsMarch 10, 20261 year, $8 million
KJason SandersMiami DolphinsMarch 10, 20261 year, $4.5 million
FBPatrick RicardBaltimore RavensMarch 10, 20262 years, $7.6 million
WRCalvin AustinPittsburgh SteelersMarch 12, 20261 year, $1.5 million
SJason PinnockSan Francisco 49ersMarch 13, 20261 year, $1.2 million
SElijah CampbellMiami DolphinsMarch 13, 20261 year, $1.2 million
WRDarnell MooneyAtlanta FalconsMarch 14, 20261 year, $3.5 million
DTSam RobertsAtlanta FalconsMarch 23, 20261 year, $1.075 million
LSZach TrinerWashington CommandersMarch 24, 20261 year, $1.075 million
LBCam JonesNew York JetsMarch 24, 20261 year, $1.3 million
GLucas PatrickCincinnati BengalsApril 6, 20261 year, $1.49 million
GDaniel FaaleleBaltimore RavensApril 8, 20261 year, $1.4M million
QBBrandon AllenTennessee TitansApril 13, 20261 year, $1.45 million
DTShelby HarrisCleveland BrownsApril 28, 20261 year, $3 million
DTLeki FotuHouston TexansApril 29, 20261 year, $1.29 million
DTDJ ReaderDetroit LionsMay 5, 20262 years, $12.5 million
DTZacch PickensKansas City ChiefsMay 5, 20261 year, $1.145 million
LB Khalid Kareem Atlanta Falcons May 14, 2026 1 year, $1.075 million
WR Braxton Berrios Houston Texans June 1, 2026 1 year, $1.3 million
WR Odell Beckham Jr. Miami Dolphins (2024) June 1, 2026 1 year, $1.3 million
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster Kansas City Chiefs June 1, 2026 1 year, $1. million
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Re-signed

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Position Player Date re-signed Contract
WRGunner OlszewskiMarch 5, 20261 year, $1.26 million
RTJermaine EluemunorMarch 9, 20263 years, $39 million
WRIsaiah HodginsMarch 9, 20261 year, $1.1 million
TEChris ManhertzMarch 9, 20261 year, $1.26 million
CBArt GreenMarch 10, 20261 year, $1.075 million
LBMicah McFaddenMarch 10, 20261 year, $3.76 million
OLBCaleb MurphyMarch 10, 20261 year, $1.145 million
LBZaire BarnesMarch 11, 20261 year, $1.15 million
GEvan NealMarch 11, 20261 year, $1.075 million
GAaron StinnieMarch 12, 20261 year, $1.265 million
WRRyan MillerMarch 12, 20261 year, $1.075 million
CBNic JonesMarch 12, 20261 year, $1.075 million
GJosh EzeuduMarch 18, 20261 year, $1.25 million
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Departures

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Position Player 2026 team Date signed Contract
WRWan'Dale RobinsonTennessee TitansMarch 9, 20263 years, $78 million
CBCordale FlottTennessee TitansMarch 9, 20263 years, $45 million
TEDaniel BellingerTennessee TitansMarch 9, 20263 years, $24 million
CAustin SchlottmannTennessee TitansMarch 9, 20262 years, $9 million
SDane BeltonNew York JetsMarch 10, 20261 year, $6 million
LSCasey KreiterArizona CardinalsMarch 11, 20261 year, $1 million
DTDexter LawrenceCincinnati Bengals
(via trade for 10th overall pick)		April 19, 20261 year, $28 million
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Draft

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Draft trades

  1. [A]
    The Giants traded DT Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for their first-round selection (10th overall).[7]
  2. [B]
    The Giants traded a third-round selection (69th overall), and 2025 second- and third-round selections to the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2025 first-round selection.[8]
  3. [C]
    The Giants traded their fourth-round selection (105 overall), their fifth-round selection (145 overall) and a 2027 fourth-round selection to the Cleveland Browns for their third-round selection (74th overall).[9]
  4. [D]
    The Giants traded a conditional 2027 seventh-round selection and TE Darren Waller to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a sixth-round selection (192nd overall).[10]
  5. [E]
    The Giants traded a seventh-round selection (221st overall) and DL Jordan Phillips to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for a sixth-round selection (193rd overall).[11]

Personnel

Staff

New York Giants staff
Front office
  • President/CEO – John Mara
  • Chairman/executive vice president – Steve Tisch
  • Senior vice president of football operations and strategy – Dawn Aponte
  • Senior vice president & general manager – Joe Schoen
  • Assistant general manager – Brandon Brown
  • Senior player personnel executive – Chris Mara
  • Director of player personnel – Tim McDonnell
  • Director of college scouting - John Ritcher
  • Assistant director of player personnel – Dennis Hickey
  • Director of pro scouting – Chris Rosetti
  • Assistant director of pro scouting – Nick La Testa
  • Director of football operations – Ed Triggs
  • Director of football data and innovation - Tyseer Siam
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
  
Defensive coaches
  • Defensive coordinator – Dennard Wilson
  • Defensive line – Dennis Johnson
  • Outside linebackers/run game coordinator – Charlie Bullen
  • Inside linebackers – Frank Bush
  • Assistant linebackers – Matt Pees
  • Secondary/pass game coordinator – Donald D'Alesio
  • Defensive backs – Addison Lynch
  • Defensive quality control – Brendan Clark
  • Assistant to the head coach/defensive assistant – Megan Rosburg
Special teams coaches
Football analysts
  • Football analyst – Bonner Bordelon
  • Football analyst – Taylor Kolste
  • Football analyst – Kyrell Michael
  • Football analyst – Skyler Mornhinweg
  • Football analyst – Patrick Moynahan
Strength and performance
  • Executive director of player performance – Aaron Wellman
  • Director of high performance – Sam Rosengarten
  • Director of strength and conditioning – Ron Shrift
  • Assistant director of strength and conditioning – Drew Wilson
  • Performance manager/assistant strength and conditioning – Sam Coad
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Chris Allen
  • Assistant strength and conditioning – Mark Naylor
  • Assistant strength – Brian Ellis
  • Director of performance nutrition – Matthew Frakes

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Current roster

New York Giants roster
Quarterbacks (QB)

Running backs (RB)

Wide receivers (WR)

Tight ends (TE)

 Offensive linemen (OL)

Defensive linemen (DL)

 Linebackers (LB)

Defensive backs (DB)

Special teams (ST)

 Reserve

Preseason

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Week Date Time (EDT) Opponent Result Record Venue Network Recap
1 August 15 1:00 p.m. Minnesota Vikings MetLife Stadium WNBC
2 August 22 4:00 p.m. at Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium WNBC
3 August 28 7:30 p.m. at New York Jets MetLife Stadium WNBC
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Regular season

Schedule

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Week Date Time (ET) Opponent Result Record Venue Network Recap
1 September 13 8:20 p.m. Dallas Cowboys MetLife Stadium NBC
2 September 21 8:15 p.m. at Los Angeles Rams SoFi Stadium ESPN/ABC
3 September 27 1:00 p.m. Tennessee Titans MetLife Stadium CBS
4 October 4 1:00 p.m. Arizona Cardinals MetLife Stadium CBS
5 October 11 1:00 p.m. at Washington Commanders Northwest Stadium Fox
6 October 18 1:00 p.m. New Orleans Saints MetLife Stadium Fox
7 October 25 1:00 p.m. at Houston Texans Reliant Stadium Fox
8 Bye
9 November 8 1:00 p.m. at Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field Fox
10 November 12 8:15 p.m. Washington Commanders MetLife Stadium Prime Video
11 November 22 1:00 p.m. Jacksonville Jaguars MetLife Stadium CBS
12 November 29 1:00 p.m. at Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium Fox
13 December 6 1:00 p.m. San Francisco 49ers MetLife Stadium Fox
14 December 13 4:25 p.m. at Seattle Seahawks Lumen Field Fox
15 December 20 1:00 p.m. Cleveland Browns MetLife Stadium CBS
16 December 28 8:15 p.m. at Detroit Lions Ford Field ESPN
17 January 3 1:00 p.m. at Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium Fox
18 January 9/10 TBD Philadelphia Eagles MetLife Stadium TBD
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Notes

  • Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
  • Networks and times from Weeks 5–17 and dates from Weeks 12–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling, for the exception of Week 10.
  • The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.

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