The New York Giants are continuing their search for a new offensive coordinator, and the latest name on their radar is Indianapolis Colts passing game coordinator Alex Tanney. According to reports, the Giants have officially requested to interview Tanney for the opening-a move that signals a clear interest in the offensive structure being built in Indianapolis.
This comes on the heels of another interview request for Colts offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter, which suggests that newly hired Giants head coach John Harbaugh-or someone high up in the organization-is intrigued by what Colts head coach Shane Steichen is building in Indy. Whether it’s the system itself or the rising talent within Steichen’s coaching tree, the Giants seem eager to tap into that pipeline.
Tanney, just 38, is still relatively fresh out of his playing days, and his coaching résumé is already gaining traction. He’s been the Colts’ passing game coordinator since 2024 and previously worked as the Eagles’ quarterbacks coach in 2023 under Nick Sirianni. That connection to Sirianni and Steichen-two of the more innovative offensive minds in today’s game-has clearly helped shape Tanney’s approach.
Giants fans may remember Tanney from his time as a backup quarterback in New York between 2018 and 2020. Before that, he bounced around the league, including a stint on the Colts’ practice squad back in 2015. While his playing career never took off in a major way, his transition to coaching has been swift and promising.
Last season, Tanney helped guide a Colts offense that quietly cracked the top 10 in overall production-despite losing their starting quarterback for the final four games of the regular season. That kind of resilience and adaptability, especially in the passing game, is exactly what the Giants are looking for as they try to reboot their offense.
If Jim Bob Cooter ends up landing the Giants job-or takes another opportunity elsewhere-Tanney would be a logical in-house candidate to step into Cooter’s role in Indianapolis. But from Tanney’s perspective, the Giants’ job offers a step up.
In Indy, Steichen still calls the plays. In New York, the offensive coordinator would likely have more control and a greater voice in shaping the offense.
So while Tanney might not be a household name just yet, he’s clearly gaining momentum as a young offensive mind on the rise. And if the Giants are serious about modernizing their offense, bringing in someone who’s been molded under Steichen and Sirianni might be the kind of forward-thinking move that pays off down the line.