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Giants Fire Brian Daboll After 2–8 Start as Mike Kafka Becomes Interim Coach

GM Joe Schoen stays in place to run the head‑coach search.

Overview

  • New York announced the move a day after a 20–24 loss to the Bears in which a 10-point lead disappeared late.
  • Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka steps in on an interim basis for the remainder of the season.
  • Co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch called recent seasons disappointing and said they take responsibility for unmet expectations.
  • Joe Schoen remains general manager and will lead the process to hire a permanent head coach.
  • This is the NFL’s first head-coach firing of the season after Week 10.