Tracker: 2026 New York Giants Coaching Candidates
This is a live tracker of the New York Giants head coaching search in the 2026 offseason
Coming off a 4-13 season and firing Head Coach Brian Daboll after Week 10, the New York Giants are searching for a new head coach. This is a live tracker of the names and interviews that come out of the Meadowlands.
Live updates will be made to this post.
Live Tracker:
Jan 8, 2025: Giants to interview Raheem Rice Thursday
The New York Giants will be interviewing former Falcons Head Coach Raheem Rice Thursday.
Jan 7, 2025: Giants to interview Antonio Pierce Friday
The New York Giants will be interviewing former Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce for their head coaching vacancy.
A Super Bowl champion with the Giants, Pierce is the ultimate culture candidate who understands the unique expectations of the organization. While his tenure in Las Vegas ended with a difficult 2024 season, his ability to command a locker room and inspire veteran players is undisputed. For a Giants team that has looked demoralized at times over the last two years, Pierce represents a blue-collar return to the franchise’s identity, though he would need to hire a high-level offensive coordinator to ensure Dart’s development.
Jan 7, 2025: Giants to interview Mike McCarthy
The New York Giants will be interviewing former Cowboys and Packers head coach Mike McCarthy for their head coaching job.
McCarthy is the most established winner on the list, offering the stability of a coach who has won a Super Bowl and consistently navigated the playoffs. He has already publicly praised Dart’s un-teachable natural traits, signaling a strong interest in molding the young quarterback much like he did with Aaron Rodgers and Dak Prescott. While his traditional offensive style and history with the rival Cowboys might be a tough pill for some fans to swallow, his 167 career wins make him the safest bet to provide an immediate turnaround.
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Per @CraigCartonLive -- Kevin Stefanski is on a plain to Newerk, NJ as we speak.
He will interview for the Giants job Tomorrow.
Jan 6, 2025: Giants Interviewing Lou Anarumo
NFL Network: The New York Giants have requested permission from the Indianapolis Colts to interview DC Lou Anarumo.
Jan 6, 2025: Giants Interviewing Vance Joseph
Schefter: The New York Giants are among the teams set to interview Broncos Defensive Coordinator Vance Joseph this week.
Jan 5, 2025: Giants Interviewing Stefanski
Schefter: The New York Giants will be among the teams to speak to Kevin Stefanski about their head coaching vacancy.
Despite a difficult 8-26 stretch over his final two seasons in Cleveland — largely attributed to the disastrous Deshaun Watson contract and a revolving door at quarterback — Stefanski remains a highly respected offensive strategist and a two-time NFL Coach of the Year (2020, 2023).
Jan 5, 2025: Mike Kafka to Interview for Giants HC
The Giants will interview Mike Kafka for their Head Coaching vacancy, he announces.
Jan 5, 2025: Browns Fire Kevin Stefanski
There is mutual interest between Stefanski and the Giants in their head coaching job. A name to watch.