The New York Giants are firing head coach Brian Daboll after a 2-8 start to his fourth season in New York, the team announced on Monday.
Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will be the interim head coach.
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport initially reported the news of Daboll’s firing.
Daboll amassed a 20-40-1 record over his three and a half seasons with the Giants, a tenure that began with promise with a postseason berth in 2022. Since going 9-7-1 in Daboll’s debut campaign, the Giants won just 11 more games over the next two and a half seasons.
Their close loss on Sunday to the Chicago Bears in which they blew a late 10-point lead represented the Giants’ fourth straight defeat, and the final under Daboll’s watch.
“We spoke this morning about the direction of our franchise on the field, and we have decided that, at this time, it is in our best interest to make a change at the head coaching position,” Giants president John Mara and chairman Steve Tisch said in a joint statement on Monday.
“The past few seasons have been nothing short of disappointing, and we have not met our expectations for this franchise. We understand the frustrations of our fans, and we will work to deliver a significantly improved product.
“We appreciate Coach Daboll for his contributions to our organization. We wish the Daboll family all the best in the future.”
The Giants also announced on Monday that general manager Joe Schoen will remain in his position and will lead the search for a new HC.