Matt Nagy Named Offensive Coordinator for the New York Giants
The New York Giants have hired Matt Nagy as their offensive coordinator, , sources confirmed to ESPN. Nagy, who most recently served as the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, will join the Giants under new head coach John Harbaugh and work alongside second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Nagy’s three-year tenure as the Chiefs’ offensive coordinator concluded with the expiration of his contract last month. Despite the Chiefs bringing back Eric Bieniemy to resume the role, Chiefs coach Andy Reid publicly supported Nagy’s pursuit of a head coaching position.
Prior to his time in Kansas City, Nagy was the head coach of the Chicago Bears from 2018 to 2021. He earned AP NFL Coach of the Year and PFWA Coach of the Year honors in 2018.
Nagy’s arrival in New York comes after the Giants were previously linked to Todd Monken, Harbaugh’s former offensive coordinator with the Baltimore Ravens. Monken ultimately accepted the head coaching position with the Cleveland Browns.
Born on April 24, 1978, in Dunellen, New Jersey, Nagy has a diverse football background. Before transitioning to coaching, he had a career as a quarterback in the Arena Football League, playing for the New York Dragons (2002-2003), Carolina Cobras (2004), Georgia Force (2005-2006), and Columbus Destroyers (2007-2008). He also spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2009 as a practice squad member.
Nagy’s coaching career began at the high school level, with positions at Manheim Central HS (PA) in 2001, and Cedar Crest HS (PA) from 2002-2003. He then moved to the collegiate level and the NFL, serving as an offensive quality control coach for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2011-2012, after earlier roles as a coaching intern and coaches’ assistant with the Eagles from 2008-2010.
He joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013 as a quarterbacks coach, later becoming their offensive coordinator from 2016-2017. During his time with the Chiefs, he contributed to two Super Bowl championships as a coach (LVII, LVIII).
As a player, Nagy was a Third-team I-AA All-American in 2000 and a First-team All-A-10 selection in the same year. He was also a Second-team All-Arena selection in 2005. His Arena League statistics include 18,866 passing yards, 374 touchdown passes, and 55 interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 115.11.
The Giants are hoping Nagy can revitalize their offense and provide a stable environment for the development of quarterback Jaxson Dart. The appointment signals a clear intent by the new coaching staff to prioritize offensive firepower as they look to build a competitive team.
