Overview
- New York dismissed Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start, ending his tenure at 20-40-1 as owners John Mara and Steve Tisch issued a joint statement accepting responsibility for results.
- Offensive coordinator and assistant head coach Mike Kafka was promoted to interim head coach, giving him an eight-game audition to close the season.
- The team confirmed GM Joe Schoen will remain in place to lead the hunt for a permanent coach, with no immediate media availability planned for ownership or Schoen.
- Early reporting links candidates such as Steve Spagnuolo, Antonio Pierce and Lou Anarumo, while additional names are being speculated including Klint Kubiak, Lane Kiffin, Kevin Stefanski and Jon Gruden.
- Sportsbooks list former Packers and Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy as the early favorite, and the eventual hire would inherit rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart plus young playmakers Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo.