Matt Nagy is heading to New York, and this time, he’s taking the reins of the Giants’ offense.
After a winding journey that’s seen him go from head coach in Chicago to offensive coordinator in Kansas City, Nagy is stepping into a pivotal role under John Harbaugh. According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Nagy has been named the new offensive coordinator of the New York Giants - a move that could have major implications for a team looking to turn the corner offensively.
Let’s rewind for a moment. Nagy’s time in Chicago didn’t end the way he or the Bears had hoped, but he landed back on familiar ground in Kansas City, rejoining Andy Reid’s staff.
There, he served as offensive coordinator and helped guide an offense that remained one of the NFL’s most dangerous. When his contract expired, Nagy began exploring head coaching opportunities.
He came close - reportedly a finalist for the Titans job - but when that door closed, so did his chapter in Kansas City. The Chiefs opted to bring back Eric Bieniemy as OC, leaving Nagy in search of his next opportunity.
Enter the Giants.
This isn’t just a fresh start - it’s a high-stakes assignment. Nagy becomes arguably the most important voice on Harbaugh’s offensive staff, tasked with developing young quarterback Jaxson Dart and breathing life into a unit that’s been searching for consistency.
Dart has flashed potential, but he’s still raw. That’s where Nagy’s experience comes in.
He’s worked with quarterbacks at every stage - from grooming Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City to trying to unlock Mitch Trubisky in Chicago. Now, he’ll look to mold Dart into the franchise centerpiece the Giants hope he can become.
What makes this pairing especially intriguing is the shared lineage between Nagy and Harbaugh. While they haven’t worked together before, both are branches off the Andy Reid coaching tree.
Harbaugh spent a decade with Reid in Philadelphia, while Nagy has logged 14 years under Reid across his time with the Eagles and Chiefs. That common background means there’s likely a shared offensive philosophy - built on creativity, adaptability, and quarterback-centric design.
For the Giants, this hire signals a clear direction: build around Dart, modernize the offense, and lean on a coordinator who’s been in the trenches of high-powered systems. For Nagy, it’s a chance to reassert his value - not just as a play-caller, but as a quarterback developer and potential head coach down the line.
This is more than just a new job. It’s a critical pivot point for both Nagy and the Giants. If things click, we could be looking back at this as one of the most impactful coaching moves of the offseason.