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Report Says Giants Nearly Fired Brian Daboll After Denver Collapse

A 2-7 start has prompted Daboll to confirm he discussed his future with management.

President and CEO John K. Mara of the New York Giants talks with head coach Brian Daboll prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on September 26, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on during the second quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Overview

  • WFAN’s Shaun Morash reported ownership moved to fire Daboll after the Oct. 19 loss in Denver before reversing the decision.
  • Coverage describes internal division over an immediate change, with GM Joe Schoen reportedly not in favor of firing Daboll.
  • Daboll told reporters he has discussed the situation with management and said the scrutiny stems from “not winning enough games.”
  • Lane Kiffin continues to surface in successor chatter, though Jaxson Dart’s father says Kiffin texted that it’s “too cold in New York for me.”
  • New York is 2-7 on a three-game slide, has lost Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo for the season, and rookie Jaxson Dart has accounted for 15 touchdowns in six starts.