Overview
- ESPN reports the initial interview group includes Mike McCarthy, Jeff Hafley, Lou Anarumo, Antonio Pierce and Chris Shula, with interim coach Mike Kafka also slated to meet.
- Ownership tasked Schoen with running the search, and multiple people who have spoken with the team believe he is likely to be retained for 2026 pending the hire.
- Formal interviews are expected to ramp up after the Week 18 finale, with the front office having already submitted research and candidate lists to ownership.
- There is a widespread expectation the Giants are leaning toward defensive-minded options, increasing emphasis on each coach’s plan to develop rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
- Owners John Mara and Steve Tisch will make the final decision; Mara has disclosed he is undergoing cancer treatment but intends to remain active with the team.