{"id":93714,"date":"2026-01-08T14:54:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/93714\/"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:54:08","slug":"new-york-giants-to-interview-antonio-pierce-for-vacant-coaching-job","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/93714\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Giants to interview Antonio Pierce for vacant coaching job"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jan. 8, 2026, 9:05 a.m. ET<\/p>\n

The New York Giants<\/a> will interview former Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> head coach Antonio Pierce for their head coaching vacancy Thursday night and Friday, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Pierce, a standout linebacker for the Giants from 2005-2009, was a key member of the team’s Super Bowl XLII championship squad that upset the undefeated New England Patriots.<\/p>\n

Known for his leadership and intensity as a player, Pierce transitioned to coaching, eventually taking over as the Raiders’ interim head coach in 2023 before earning the full-time role. His tenure in Las Vegas ended after the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

By the time Pierce meets with general manager Joe Schoen and ownership, the Giants will have already completed interviews with interim head coach Mike Kafka, Cleveland Browns<\/a> head coach Kevin Stefanski, and Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris.<\/p>\n

Once Pierce’s interview is over, the Giants will have complied with the league’s Rooney Rule.<\/p>\n

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The search remains active, with other reported candidates including John Harbaugh, former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy, and Denver Broncos<\/a> defensive coordinator Vance Joseph.<\/p>\n

Ownership, led by John Mara and Steve Tisch, will make the final decision as the franchise seeks to rebound from recent struggles.<\/p>\n

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