The 2026 season is the New York Giants' 102nd in the National Football League (NFL), their fifth under general manager Joe Schoen and their first season under head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh spent the previous 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. They will seek to improve upon their 2025 record of 4–13, make the playoffs after a three-year absence, end their 14-year NFC East title drought, which is currently the longest active drought in the NFC, and put an end to three consecutive seasons with fewer than seven wins.
This will be the first season since 2018 without either Dexter Lawrence or Darius Slayton on the roster. Lawrence was traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in exchange for the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, which they used to draft Francis Mauigoa, while Slayton was released on September 7. The Giants drafted Arvell Reese with the 5th overall pick, making him the highest draft pick a John Harbaugh-coached team has had, ahead of Ronnie Stanley 6th overall in 2016 with the Ravens. Upon his hiring, Harbaugh would take a multitude of former Ravens with him. This will also be the first season since 2021 that Brian Daboll is not the head coach of the Giants, as he was fired midseason last year and was subsequently hired to be the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans.
Offseason Coaching changes On November 10, 2025, head coach Brian Daboll was fired by the Giants following a 2–8 start to the 2025 season. Mike Kafka was promoted to interim head coach, leading the Giants to a 2–5 record to conclude the season. On January 17, 2026, the Giants hired John Harbaugh as the new head coach.
On January 25, the Giants hired former Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator, Dennard Wilson, as their new defensive coordinator. Wilson previously served under Harbaugh as the Ravens' defensive backs coach in 2023.
On February 3, the Giants hired former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator, Matt Nagy, as their new offensive coordinator.
Roster movement
Arrivals PositionPlayer2025 TeamDate signedContract TE Isaiah Likely Baltimore Ravens March 9, 2026 3 years, $40 million LB Tremaine Edmunds Chicago Bears March 9, 2026 3 years, $36 million P Jordan Stout Baltimore Ravens March 9, 2026 3 years, $12.3 million S Ar'Darius Washington Baltimore Ravens March 9, 2026 1 year, $3 million CB Greg Newsome II Jacksonville Jaguars March 10, 2026 1 year, $8 millionK Jason Sanders Miami Dolphins March 10, 2026 1 year, $4.5 millionFB Patrick Ricard Baltimore Ravens March 10, 2026 2 years, $7.6 millionWR Calvin Austin Pittsburgh Steelers March 12, 2026 1 year, $1.5 million S Jason Pinnock San Francisco 49ers March 13, 2026 1 year, $1.2 millionS Elijah Campbell Miami Dolphins March 13, 2026 1 year, $1.2 millionWR Darnell Mooney Atlanta Falcons March 14, 2026 1 year, $3.5 million DT Sam Roberts Atlanta Falcons March 23, 2026 1 year, $1.075 million LS Zach Triner Washington Commanders March 24, 2026 1 year, $1.075 millionLB Cam Jones New York Jets March 24, 2026 1 year, $1.3 millionG Lucas Patrick Cincinnati Bengals April 6, 2026 1 year, $1.49 millionG Daniel Faalele Baltimore Ravens April 8, 2026 1 year, $1.4M millionQB Brandon Allen Tennessee Titans April 13, 2026 1 year, $1.45 millionDT Shelby Harris Cleveland Browns April 28, 2026 1 year, $3 million DT Leki Fotu Houston Texans April 29, 2026 1 year, $1.29 millionDT DJ Reader Detroit Lions May 5, 2026 2 years, $12.5 millionDT Zacch Pickens Kansas City Chiefs May 5, 2026 1 year, $1.145 millionLBKhalid KareemAtlanta FalconsMay 14, 20261 year, $1.075 million WRBraxton BerriosHouston TexansJune 1, 20261 year, $1.3 millionWROdell Beckham Jr.Miami Dolphins (2024)June 1, 20261 year, $1.3 millionWRJuJu Smith-SchusterKansas City ChiefsJune 1, 20261 year, $1. millionRBNajee HarrisLos Angeles ChargersAugust 18, 20261 year
Re-signed PositionPlayerDate re-signedContractWR Gunner Olszewski March 5, 2026 1 year, $1.26 millionRT Jermaine Eluemunor March 9, 2026 3 years, $39 million WR Isaiah Hodgins March 9, 2026 1 year, $1.1 million TE Chris Manhertz March 9, 2026 1 year, $1.26 million CB Art Green March 10, 2026 1 year, $1.075 million LB Micah McFadden March 10, 2026 1 year, $3.76 million OLB Caleb Murphy March 10, 2026 1 year, $1.145 million LB Zaire Barnes March 11, 2026 1 year, $1.15 millionG Evan Neal March 11, 2026 1 year, $1.075 millionG Aaron Stinnie March 12, 2026 1 year, $1.265 million WR Ryan Miller March 12, 2026 1 year, $1.075 millionCB Nic Jones March 12, 2026 1 year, $1.075 millionG Josh Ezeudu March 18, 2026 1 year, $1.25 million
Departures PositionPlayer2026 teamDate signedContract WR Wan'Dale Robinson Tennessee Titans March 9, 2026 3 years, $78 million CB Cordale Flott Tennessee Titans March 9, 2026 3 years, $45 million TE Daniel Bellinger Tennessee Titans March 9, 2026 3 years, $24 million C Austin Schlottmann Tennessee Titans March 9, 2026 2 years, $9 million S Dane Belton New York Jets March 10, 2026 1 year, $6 millionLS Casey Kreiter Arizona Cardinals March 11, 2026 1 year, $1 millionDT Dexter Lawrence Cincinnati Bengals(via trade for 10th overall pick) April 19, 2026 1 year, $28 million
Draft
+ 2026 New York Giants draft selections Round Selection Player Position College Notes 1 5 Arvell Reese LB Ohio State 10 Francis Mauigoa OT Miami (FL) From Bengals 2 37 Colton Hood CB Tennessee 3 69 Traded to the Houston Texans 74Malachi FieldsWRNotre DameFrom Browns 4 105 Traded to the Cleveland Browns 5 145 Traded to the Cleveland Browns 6 186 Bobby Jamison-Travis DT Auburn 192 J. C. Davis T Illinois From Dolphins 193 Jack Kelly LB BYU From Cowboys 7 221 Traded to the Dallas Cowboys
+ 2026 New York Giants undrafted free agents Name Position College Ref. Damon Bankston RB New Mexico Anquin Barnes Jr. DT Colorado Ben Barten DT Wisconsin Thaddeus Dixon CB North Carolina Ben Mann LS Boston College Ryan Schernecke OT Kutztown Dominic Zvada PK Michigan
Draft trades
Personnel
Staff
Current roster
Preseason Week Date Opponent Result Record Venue Recap 1 Minnesota Vikings L 10–13 0–1 MetLife Stadium Recap 2 at Miami Dolphins W 26–3 1–1 Hard Rock Stadium Recap 3 at New York Jets W 23–6 2–1 MetLife Stadium Recap
Regular season Schedule Week Date Time () Opponent Result Record Venue Network Recap 1 September 13 8:20p.m. Dallas Cowboys W 28–20 1–0 MetLife Stadium NBC Recap 2 8:15p.m. at Los Angeles Rams L 6–28 1–1 SoFi Stadium ESPN/ABC Recap 3 September 27 1:00p.m. Tennessee Titans W 12–7 2–1 MetLife Stadium CBS Recap 4 October 4 1:00p.m. Arizona Cardinals W 36–24 3–1 MetLife Stadium CBS Recap 5 October 11 1:00p.m. at Washington Commanders Northwest Stadium Fox 6 October 18 1:00p.m. New Orleans Saints MetLife Stadium Fox 7 October 25 1:00p.m. at Houston Texans Reliant Stadium Fox 8 Bye 9 November 8 1:00p.m. at Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field Fox 10 8:15p.m. Washington Commanders MetLife Stadium Prime Video 11 November 22 1:00p.m. Jacksonville Jaguars MetLife Stadium CBS 12 November 29 1:00p.m. at Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium Fox 13 December 6 1:00p.m. San Francisco 49ers MetLife Stadium Fox 14 December 13 4:25p.m. at Seattle Seahawks Lumen Field Fox 15 December 20 1:00p.m. Cleveland Browns MetLife Stadium CBS 16 8:15p.m. at Detroit Lions Ford Field ESPN 17 January 3 1:00p.m. at Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium Fox 18 January 9/10 Philadelphia Eagles MetLife Stadium Notes Intra-division opponents are in bold text. Networks and times from Weeks 5–17 and dates from Weeks 12–17 are subject to change as a result of flexible scheduling, for the exception of Week 10. The date, time and network for Week 18 will be finalized at the end of Week 17.
Game summaries Week 1: vs. Dallas Cowboys
In John Harbaugh's first game as the head coach of the Giants, the team put together a strong effort on offense. Cam Skattebo capped off the Giants' opening drive with a touchdown in his first game back from the ankle injury he suffered the previous season. With the game tied at 7–7 late in the first half, Tyrone Tracy Jr. fumbled and lost the ball when the Giants were in field goal range, but Dak Prescott returned the favor by throwing an interception to Jevon Holland with under a minute left. The Giants capitalized on the takeaway, with Jaxson Dart throwing a touchdown to Isaiah Likely for his first of two touchdown receptions on the night. Despite allowing touchdowns on both defensive drives in the second half, the Giants maintained control of possession and won 28–20.
The Giants started 1–0 for the first time since 2022. This was also the first Giants Week 1 victory at home since 2010, which happened to be the inaugural game at MetLife Stadium.
Week 2: at Los Angeles Rams
After Jaxson Dart suffered a knee injury on the opening drive and did not return, the Jameis Winston-led Giants offense was completely stymied and only able to muster two field goals. Safety Jevón Holland forced two turnovers, including a fumble which gave the Giants the ball in the red zone and led to their first field goal right before halftime.
Davante Adams finished with more receiving yards than the Giants had yards as a team.
With their fifth consecutive loss to the Rams dating back to 2017, the Giants fell to 1–1.
Two days later, it was determined that Dart's knee injury included a torn meniscus and MCL, as well as a PCL sprain, which would require season-ending surgery.
Week 3: vs. Tennessee Titans
On a rainy and windy afternoon in the middle of a nor'easter, Brian Daboll returned to MetLife Stadium as the Titans offensive coordinator after being fired by the Giants the previous season. It was also a reunion for Giants QB coach Brian Callahan and DC Dennard Wilson, who were the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator of the Titans in 2024-25. It was also Titans Head Coach Robert Saleh's first game back in MetLife Stadium since he was fired as the Head Coach of the Jets in 2024.
Despite a messy performance on offense, the Giants special teams helped them out most of the day. Rookie kicker Dominic Zvada made all four of his field goal attempts, and punter Jordan Stout kicked 6 times for 303 yards (with 265 net) and pinned the Titans inside their own 20-yard line 3 times. The defense held off a late Titans rally when safety Jevón Holland intercepted Cam Ward in the end zone with 20 seconds left to seal a 12–7 Giants victory. It was Holland’s third interception in as many games and fourth takeaway overall, and he was named the NFC Defensive Player for the Month of September for his performance in the first 3 weeks.
Despite failing to score a touchdown for the second straight game, the Giants won a game without finding the end zone since Week 8 of the 2013 season. Additionally, this marked the first time since 2009 that the Giants won their first two home games of the season.
However, the Giants were dealt another season-ending injury, later announcing that linebacker Brian Burns had suffered a torn ACL. It was also Odell Beckham Jr.'s final game with the Giants, as he was released two days after the game, ending his short-lived reunion with the team.
On Monday, September 28, quarterback J. J. McCarthy was acquired from the Minnesota Vikings for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.
Week 4: vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Giants honored the 1986 team at halftime to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Super Bowl XXI, and the defense responded in kind with a game-winning goal line stand. They won their first three home games for the first time since 2008.