The New York Giants are bringing in a familiar name with deep ties to one of the NFL’s most successful coaching trees. Former Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy is set to take over as offensive coordinator under new head coach John Harbaugh, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Nagy’s contract with Kansas City expired at the end of the 2025 season, and while he was in the mix for a few head coaching opportunities this cycle, he’s now heading to New York to help shape the Giants’ offense - and, perhaps more importantly, to help mold quarterback Jaxson Dart in his first year as the full-time starter.
Though Nagy and Harbaugh haven’t worked together directly before, they share a common coaching lineage under Andy Reid. That’s no small thing - Reid’s coaching tree is one of the most influential in the league, and both men have been steeped in his offensive philosophy. That shared background could be a key factor in establishing cohesion on a Giants staff that’s undergoing a major transformation.
How We Got Here: Giants’ OC Search
The Giants cast a fairly wide net in their offensive coordinator search before landing on Nagy. Here’s a look at the candidates they considered:
- Todd Monken, current Ravens OC, ultimately stayed in the AFC North and took the Browns job.
- Willie Taggart, Ravens assistant HC and RB coach, was requested for an interview.
- Robert Prince, wide receivers coach for the Dolphins, also received an interview request.
- Jim Bob Cooter, Colts OC, had a meeting scheduled.
- Alex Tanney, Colts pass game coordinator, was requested.
- Kliff Kingsbury, most recently the Commanders’ OC, completed an interview.
But it’s Nagy who gets the nod - and that’s a move that comes with both upside and baggage.
What the Giants Are Getting in Matt Nagy
Nagy, 47, has had a winding journey through the NFL coaching ranks. He got his start with the Eagles as an intern back in 2008 before working his way up to offensive quality control coach in 2011. From there, he joined Andy Reid in Kansas City, where he served as quarterbacks coach and eventually offensive coordinator.
It was during his time in Kansas City that Reid handed over play-calling duties to Nagy - a significant vote of confidence. That stretch helped propel Nagy to the head coaching job in Chicago in 2018.
His tenure with the Bears was a mixed bag. In four seasons, he posted a 34-31 record, made two playoff appearances, and won Coach of the Year honors in his first season. But the offense never quite clicked the way many hoped, and the team moved on after the 2021 season.
Nagy returned to Kansas City in 2022 as a senior assistant and quarterbacks coach, and by 2023, he was back in the OC chair, replacing Eric Bieniemy. Under his guidance, the Chiefs continued to operate one of the league’s most sophisticated offenses - albeit with some growing pains as the team retooled its receiving corps.
Why This Move Matters
For the Giants, this hire is about more than just scheme - it’s about quarterback development. Jaxson Dart is the future in New York, and Nagy’s experience working with quarterbacks (including Patrick Mahomes) makes him a logical choice to help guide the young signal-caller.
It’s also a sign that the Giants are leaning into a Reid-style offensive philosophy - one that emphasizes spacing, timing, and quarterback-friendly concepts. That could be a welcome change for a team that’s struggled to find offensive consistency in recent years.
And while Nagy’s head coaching tenure in Chicago didn’t end the way he or the Bears hoped, he’s shown he can lead a unit, build rapport with quarterbacks, and operate within a winning culture. That’s exactly what the Giants need as they try to turn the page and build a new identity under Harbaugh.
What’s Next
With Nagy in place, the focus now shifts to building out the rest of the offensive staff and getting Dart up to speed in a new system. There’s work to be done, but the Giants are betting that Nagy’s experience - and his ties to one of the most respected offensive minds in the game - will pay dividends.
It’s a new era in New York. And with Harbaugh and Nagy at the helm, the Giants are hoping they’ve finally found the right combination to get the offense back on track.