The New York Giants are exploring a notable addition to their offensive staff, interviewing former Titans head coach Brian Callahan for a quarterbacks coach role under new head coach John Harbaugh.
Callahan, 41, has been on the radar for several teams this offseason. He drew serious interest from the Buccaneers for their offensive coordinator opening before they ultimately hired Zac Robinson.
He also had conversations with the Chargers about their OC vacancy. Now, he’s in talks with the Giants about a potential return to a familiar role - one he previously held from 2016 to 2018.
For Callahan, this would mark a return to the quarterback room, a space he knows well and has helped shape over the past decade. His coaching journey began in Denver, where he worked his way up from an assistant role to offensive assistant with the Broncos. That early experience set the foundation for a steady climb through the NFL’s coaching ranks.
In 2016, he took over as quarterbacks coach for the Detroit Lions, then had a short stint with the Raiders before landing in Cincinnati as the Bengals’ offensive coordinator in 2019. Over five seasons in that role, Callahan helped guide the development of Joe Burrow and oversaw an offense that reached the Super Bowl in the 2021 season. That success earned him the Titans’ head coaching job in 2024.
Things didn’t go as planned in Tennessee. Over two seasons, Callahan posted a 4-19 record with no playoff appearances, and the Titans moved in a different direction. Still, his offensive acumen and experience developing quarterbacks have kept him in demand, and the Giants’ interest signals a potential fresh start in a more focused role.
Also on the move is Kliff Kingsbury, who was let go by the Commanders earlier this week after serving as their offensive coordinator in 2024. Kingsbury, 46, has had one of the more winding coaching paths in recent memory.
He first made his mark as the head coach at Texas Tech, where he led the Red Raiders from 2013 to 2018. His tenure there saw a 35-40 record and three bowl appearances, but his offensive philosophy - particularly his Air Raid roots - caught the attention of NFL teams.
After a brief, one-month stint as USC’s offensive coordinator (he resigned after receiving NFL interest), Kingsbury was hired by the Arizona Cardinals. He spent four seasons in the desert, compiling a 26-33-1 record with one playoff appearance. After being let go by Arizona, he returned to USC as quarterbacks coach before the Commanders brought him back to the NFL in 2024.
Now, both Callahan and Kingsbury find themselves back on the coaching carousel. For Callahan, the Giants opportunity could be a chance to recalibrate - stepping back into a role where he’s had success and contributing to the development of a young quarterback room. For Kingsbury, the next step is less clear, but his offensive background and experience still make him a name to watch as staffs continue to take shape across the league.
As coaching staffs finalize their rosters ahead of offseason programs, these moves - or potential moves - are about more than just filling vacancies. They’re about fit, philosophy, and finding the right voices to lead and develop talent in a league where quarterback play remains the ultimate difference-maker.