March 3, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen enters the 2026 offseason in the final year of his five-year contract signed in 2022. He declined to address extension questions last week, despite some reports suggesting a post-draft deal is inevitable.
League sources, as Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports, describe the situation as fluid, with uncertainty surrounding his future.
Schoen, who is in the final year of the five-year deal he signed in 2022, again declined to comment on his contract when asked last week if he has received an extension. There have been reports that an extension after the draft is a foregone conclusion, but league sources view the situation as fluid.
There’s skepticism around the league that Schoen will last, but the Giants seem determined to make it work. For now, Schoen’s future shifts to the background as the heavy lifting of the offseason commences.
Schoen has faced significant scrutiny, posting a 22-45-1 record over four seasons and earning the lowest grade among GMs in the NFL Players Association’s 2026 survey.
Perceptions of a diminished role have grown since John Harbaugh’s hiring as head coach, with Harbaugh reporting directly to ownership and new executive Dawn Aponte reporting to the coach rather than Schoen. Ownership has expressed displeasure over narratives portraying Schoen’s influence as reduced, while Schoen maintains his role leading football operations remains unchanged.
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There’s skepticism league-wide about Schoen lasting long-term, given the power shift and poor results. Yet the Giants appear intent on making the partnership work.
For now, Schoen’s status takes a backseat as critical offseason work—free agency and the draft—takes priority. Success there could pave the way for an extension, though the fluid dynamics leave his tenure open to question.
