New York Giants co-owner John Mara announced Monday that the team will retain both general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll for the 2025 season.
Mara made the surprising announcement as “Black Monday” began in the NFL. Mara seemed to go against what many fans and journalists thought was going to be the start of another rebuild, especially after the decision to cut quarterback Daniel Jones in November.
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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll on the sideline against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 5, 2025. (Images by Eric Hartline-Imagn)
However, Schoen and Daboll will have at least one more year to help New York become a winning franchise again.
“Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll will continue in their respective roles in the organization,” Mara said in a statement. “As disappointing as the season’s results have been, (co-owner Steve Tisch) and I remain confident in the process Joe and Brian have implemented and their vision for our team.
“We look forward to the future and achieving the results we all desire.”
The Giants’ tumultuous 2024 season began with their decision to release running back Saquon Barkley during free agency. Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and had the second-best season a running back could have, finishing with 2,005 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
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New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll walks off the field after a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Jan. 5, 2025. (Images by Eric Hartline-Imagn)
Philadelphia also handily won the NFC East.
New York decided to release Jones after a bad game. He never really returned to his 2022 form after suffering two major injuries during the 2023 season. He went 2-8 in 10 starts for the Giants.
Giants fans also let their opinions fly during the year.
Mara was mentioned on two airplane banners that flew over MetLife Stadium at the end of the season. The message called for the firing of “everyone.”
One positive side to the season was the emergence of Malik Nabers. The rookie receiver had 109 receptions for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. He is expected to be a focal point of the offense moving forward.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara, left, and general manager Joe Schoen speak with head coach Brian Daboll at MetLife Stadium before their team hosts the New England Patriots on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023. (Kevin R. Wexler / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
New York will have the third pick in the 2025 draft.
