The New York Giants signed general manager Joe Schoen to a multi-year contract extension in June 2026, securing front office continuity as the team transitions to a new head coach [1, 2]. Schoen has been the Giants' general manager since 2022, overseeing the roster during mixed results on the field [1, 2].
During Schoen's first season, the Giants made a surprise playoff run and pulled off a wild-card upset over the Minnesota Vikings in the 2023 NFL season [2]. His tenure also included drafting promising talent like rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers, who recorded 1,204 receiving yards and 109 catches and earned a Pro Bowl nod in his first year [1]. Despite those bright spots, the Giants struggled in 2025, finishing with only four wins. The poor season led to the firing of head coach Brian Daboll [1, 2].
The Giants replaced Daboll with veteran coach John Harbaugh beginning in 2026 [1]. Owner John Mara expressed cautious optimism about the team’s rebuilding efforts under Schoen, saying, "We feel like Joe has assembled a good young nucleus of talent, and we look forward to its development. Unfortunately, the results over the past three years have not been what any of us want. We take full responsibility for those results and look forward to the kind of success our fans expect." [1]
Joe Schoen’s overall record as Giants GM since 2022 stands at 22-45-1, a mark some analysts find concerning given the team's poor recent results [2]. The contract extension aims to maintain stability in the front office as the organization begins the John Harbaugh coaching era [1, 2].
The Giants will begin their 2026 NFL season under Harbaugh’s leadership with Schoen continuing as general manager, tasked with developing the young roster for a more competitive future.
