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Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy says Jaxson Dart has impressed him with accuracy, toughness, and running ability, and he’s been a fan since before taking the Giants job; Nagy watched Dart at the 2025 Combine and in Giants games, and now plans to build an offense around him to develop Dart into a franchise quarterback.
Despite a busy free-agent period aimed at boosting offense, analysts remain skeptical the Giants will rise in 2026, with multiple power rankings placing them around the low 20s despite new additions. Observers note insufficient offensive-line upgrades and interior-defensive help, and emphasize the need for Jaxson Dart to develop under new coach John Harbaugh, potentially pushing the team to be more active in the draft to stay competitive.
Mike Evans, the longtime Buccaneer who will explore free agency after 12 seasons, could be a target for the New York Giants to bolster their receiving corps as Wan’Dale Robinson’s future with the team remains uncertain. Evans, who turns 33 and dealt with injuries in 2025, would bring size and playmaking ability to support quarterback Jaxson Dart. Projections vary—from roughly two years and $51 million to shorter deals—making the decision depend on Evans’ willingness to join a team with playoff aspirations and the Giants’ long-term plans.
The New York Giants have hired Matt Nagy as their offensive coordinator, returning him to a leading NFL OC role after his Bears tenure and a spell with the Chiefs. He was a finalist for head-coaching gigs before landing in New York, and will focus on developing quarterback Jaxson Dart and running the Giants’ offense, a move described in the report as making Nagy a key member of John Harbaugh’s staff.
The New York Giants have hired Matt Nagy as offensive coordinator, bringing the former Chiefs OC back to the role after a stint with the Bears; he’ll oversee the offense and help develop quarterback Jaxson Dart, while the team navigates injury recoveries for Nabers and Skattebo and questions along the offensive line.
Dart says he’s bought into Harbaugh’s winning culture and is excited for a ‘whole lot of winning’ with the Giants, even though on-field work must wait as the Harbaugh era begins.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is fired up about pursuing a Super Bowl under new head coach John Harbaugh, who selected him as a linchpin to turn around a franchise that hasn’t reached the Divisional Round since 2011. Dart praised Harbaugh’s competitive approach and said he’s bought into the coach’s vision as the team begins building a winning culture and a path to glory in New York.
In an exclusive interview, Jaxson Dart says he's fired up to be coached by John Harbaugh and to pursue a Super Bowl-winning relationship with his head coach, signaling the start of a potential Harbaugh-Dart era with the Giants.
Nick Shook highlights six NFL quarterbacks who could take a bigger leap in 2026—the six are Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears), Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars), Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints), Jaxson Dart (New York Giants), Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons), and J.J. McCarthy (Minnesota Vikings)—with coach-quarterback fit and new coordinators as key drivers of potential improvement.
New Giants coach John Harbaugh says he’ll build the team around quarterback Jaxson Dart, praising Dart’s talent and character and suggesting a possible quarterback competition with Jameis Winston; Harbaugh is confident the Giants can contend in 2026 with the quarterback as the focal point.
The New York Giants have hired John Harbaugh as head coach to partner with GM Joe Schoen, creating a new leadership dynamic after Harbaugh’s Ravens departure. The two quickly connected, with Schoen already fortifying the quarterback situation by trading back into the first round to select Jaxson Dart, signaling a collaborative approach to rebuilding the team around a unified coaching-front office strategy.
John Harbaugh’s New Jersey meeting with the Giants did not settle the job, as he plans to hear pitches from the Titans and Falcons before deciding. The Giants could still be in play if he directs his agent to move forward, with Giants executives and Jaxson Dart meeting him on Steve Tisch’s plane as the search continues.
During the Giants’ coaching interview, John Harbaugh met with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, signaling Harbaugh’s potential interest as a head coach candidate while the Giants pursue their next coach; Dart’s rookie season showed promise despite injuries, as Harbaugh’s involvement opens another layer in the NFL coaching carousel with reports of possible further meetings (Titans, Falcons).
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is one of six finalists for the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year Award. Fans can vote through Jan. 30 at nfl.com/rookies, with the winner announced during Super Bowl LX Week. Dart led all rookie quarterbacks in rushing yards (487), rushing touchdowns (nine) and posted a 91.7 passer rating, and would become the third Giants player to win the award after Jeremy Shockey (2002) and Saquon Barkley. He previously earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October.
Giants GM Joe Schoen announced the team will begin its search for a new head coach immediately, emphasizing leadership, football acumen, and player development, with no prior coaching experience required. The process will be collaborative, involving ownership, the leadership council, and potentially interim coach Mike Kafka, who will also be considered for the full-time role.