The Giants have made another shakeup on their coaching staff, parting ways with assistant defensive line coach Bryan Cox during the team’s bye week. While the team hasn’t publicly addressed the decision, multiple sources indicate the move stemmed from an unusual disagreement involving seat assignments on a team flight.
According to reports, tensions flared after the Giants’ loss to the Patriots when assistant coaches were reassigned to seats in the back of the plane. Cox reportedly didn’t take the change well, reacting negatively to the situation.
The full details remain unclear, but the incident appears to have been a flashpoint, especially considering Cox’s close ties to former head coach Brian Daboll. Those familiar with the dynamic weren’t surprised to see things unravel the way they did.
This marks the latest in a string of coaching changes for New York this season. The team has already dismissed Daboll and defensive coordinator Shane Bowen, and now Cox becomes the next name on the list as the organization continues to reshape its staff.
Cox, 57, brings a deep NFL pedigree to any sideline. He played 12 seasons in the league as a linebacker, suiting up for the Dolphins, Bears, Jets, Patriots, and Saints.
His coaching career began in 2006 with the Jets as an assistant defensive line coach. From there, he held similar roles with the Browns, Dolphins, Buccaneers, and Falcons before joining the Giants in 2022.
This was Cox’s third season with the Giants, and while his departure may have come under unusual circumstances, his experience and presence on the defensive side of the ball had been a steadying force for the unit. As New York continues its internal overhaul, the move underscores just how much change is underway behind the scenes.