Editing New York Giants (section)

====2016–present====
On January 14, 2016, the Giants announced that [[Ben McAdoo]] would become the team's head coach. He replaced Tom Coughlin, who had resigned the previous week.<ref name=Eisen>{{cite web|last1=Eisen|first1=Michael|title=Ben McAdoo named New York Giants head coach|url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Ben-McAdoo-named-New-York-Giants-head-coach/23ea0560-7b3b-4130-8f61-8d325af95bef|publisher=Giants.com|access-date=January 14, 2016|date=January 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912144721/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/Ben-McAdoo-named-New-York-Giants-head-coach/23ea0560-7b3b-4130-8f61-8d325af95bef|archive-date=September 12, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Giants turned it around in [[2016 New York Giants season|2016]] with an 11–5 record, ending their five-year playoff drought.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 New York Giants Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyg/2016.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The Giants later lost to the [[2016 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]] 38–13 in the wild-card round.<ref name="t301">{{cite web | title=Mistakes, Missed Opportunities Foil Giants in 38-13 Loss to Packers | work=NBC New York | date=2017-01-08 | url=https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/giants-packers-playoffs-lambeau-nfl/421527/ | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

[[File:New York Giants.jpg|thumb|The Giants take the field against the [[Washington Commanders|Washington Football Team]] in 2020]]
After having high expectations due to their 11–5 record in 2016, the Giants had an unexpected 0–5 start to the [[2017 New York Giants season|2017 season]], before pulling a massive upset versus the [[2017 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]] at [[Sports Authority Field at Mile High]] for their first win of the season.<ref name="a204">{{cite web | last=Bergman | first=Jeremy | title=Giants get first win in shocking upset of Broncos | website=NFL.com | date=2017-10-15 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-get-first-win-in-shocking-upset-of-broncos-0ap3000000862176 | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> However, during the Week 5 game against the [[2017 Los Angeles Chargers season|Los Angeles Chargers]], [[Odell Beckham Jr.]] fractured his ankle, an injury that ended his season.<ref name="k791">{{cite web | last=Brinson | first=Will | title=Odell Beckham fractures ankle on gruesome injury, could require surgery | website=CBSSports.com | date=2017-10-08 | url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/odell-beckham-fractures-ankle-on-gruesome-injury-could-require-surgery/ | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> During the same game, the Giants also lost wide receivers [[Brandon Marshall]] and [[Dwayne Harris]] to season-ending injuries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/odell-beckham-jr-injury-giants-stats-brandon-marshall-dwayne-harris/4tjggkf24gai1qp7t418qsdgk|title=Giants injury updates: Odell Beckham Jr. to have season-ending ankle surgery|date=October 9, 2017|work=Sporting News|access-date=November 27, 2017|archive-date=December 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211180949/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/odell-beckham-jr-injury-giants-stats-brandon-marshall-dwayne-harris/4tjggkf24gai1qp7t418qsdgk|url-status=live}}</ref> The season was also marred by the suspensions of [[Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie]] and [[Janoris Jenkins]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Schwartz |first=Paul |date=October 11, 2017 |title=Rodgers-Cromartie suspended after blowup with McAdoo |url=https://nypost.com/2017/10/11/dominique-rodgers-cromartie-suspended-after-he-leaves-giants/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032434/https://nypost.com/2017/10/11/dominique-rodgers-cromartie-suspended-after-he-leaves-giants/ |archive-date=December 1, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2017 |work=New York Post}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Schwartz |first=Paul |date=October 31, 2017 |title=Giants suspend Janoris Jenkins indefinitely |url=https://nypost.com/2017/10/31/giants-suspend-janoris-jenkins-indefinitely/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171129231819/https://nypost.com/2017/10/31/giants-suspend-janoris-jenkins-indefinitely/ |archive-date=November 29, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2017 |work=New York Post}}</ref> The Giants finished the 2017 season with a 3–13 record, the second-worst in the league.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/index.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> This was also the first time since [[1983 New York Giants season|1983]] in which the Giants finished the regular season with three or less wins, and their worst record since the 16-game season was adopted in the NFL.

The season was also highlighted by the controversial benching of longtime quarterback [[Eli Manning]] in Week 13, and the high-profile firings of head coach Ben McAdoo and general manager [[Jerry Reese]], who were the first mid-season staff firings since the [[1976 New York Giants season|1976 Giants' season]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffman |first=Benjamin |date=2017-11-28 |title=Giants Bench Eli Manning, Opting for Geno Smith as Quarterback |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/28/sports/eli-manning-benched-giants.html |access-date=2024-07-30 |work=The New York Times}}</ref><ref name="h621">{{cite web | last=Pennington | first=Bill | title=Giants Fire Coach Ben McAdoo and General Manager Jerry Reese | website=The New York Times | date=2017-12-04 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/04/sports/football/Giants-ben-mcadoo-fired.html | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> Manning was eventually renamed the starter in Week 14.<ref name="s762">{{cite web | last=Stites | first=Adam | title=Eli Manning was the starter, then benched, and is the starter again | website=SBNation.com | date=2017-12-10 | url=https://www.sbnation.com/2017/12/10/16754474/eli-manning-new-york-giants-starting-week-14-dallas-cowboys-geno-smith | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> Subsequently, the disastrous season led to the team being awarded the second overall pick in the [[2018 NFL draft]], which they utilized to select [[Saquon Barkley]] from [[Penn State Nittany Lions football|Penn State]].<ref name="x106">{{cite web | last=Valentine | first=Ed | title=Giants 2018 draft: Saquon Barkley selected No. 2 overall | website=Big Blue View | date=2018-04-26 | url=https://www.bigblueview.com/2018/4/26/17286166/ny-giants-2018-nfl-draft-results-saquon-barkley-selected-no-2-overall-picks-order-tv-schedule | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> Despite Barkley's selection, several questions pertained into the following season around the team's offensive line and long-term future at quarterback.

The [[2018 New York Giants season|2018 season]] began with [[Pat Shurmur]] being hired as the new head coach.<ref name="s138">{{cite web | last=Shook | first=Nick | title=Giants officially hire Pat Shurmur to be head coach | website=NFL.com | date=2018-01-22 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-officially-hire-pat-shurmur-to-be-head-coach-0ap3000000909569 | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> Despite starting 1–7 for the second consecutive year, the Giants managed to marginally improve on their 3–13 campaign by finishing the season 5–11 in a 30–27 overtime win against the [[2018 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 New York Giants Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyg/2018.htm |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> After defeating the [[2018 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]] in Week 14, the Giants became the first team in NFL history to win 100 regular season games against an opponent.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Fennelly |first1=John |title=Giants defeat Redskins, 40–16: Instant analysis |url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/09/new-york-giants-washington-redskins-40-16-instant-analysis/ |website=Giants Wire |access-date=December 9, 2018 |date=December 9, 2018 |archive-date=December 10, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181210025721/https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2018/12/09/new-york-giants-washington-redskins-40-16-instant-analysis/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, this ensured last place in the NFC East for the second straight year, marking the first time they were division rock bottom in back-to-back years since [[1977 New York Giants season|1977]] and [[1978 New York Giants season|1978]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants Team Records, Leaders, and League Ranks |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyg/index.htm |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> The season was also highlighted by blown fourth-quarter leads which was similar to their [[2015 New York Giants season|2015 team]], where the Giants were in 12 one-possession games, and lost 8 of those by 7 points or less. Following the season's end, the team was placed to select sixth overall in the [[2019 NFL draft]]. Barkley impressed in his rookie season, breaking several NFL and Giants team records for a rookie, including having the most receptions by a running back (91), most rushing touchdowns (11), most rushing yards (1,307), and most touchdowns in a season (15). He was also selected to the [[2019 Pro Bowl]], alongside teammates [[Olivier Vernon]], [[Landon Collins]], and [[Aldrick Rosas]] in addition to winning offensive rookie of the year honors.<ref name="e128">{{cite web | last=Shook | first=Nick | title=Saquon Barkley named Offensive Rookie of the Year | website=NFL.com | date=2019-02-02 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/saquon-barkley-named-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-0ap3000001015471 | access-date=2024-08-26}}</ref>

The team used their sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on Duke quarterback [[Daniel Jones (American football)|Daniel Jones]].<ref name="t404">{{cite web | last=Patra | first=Kevin | title=Giants select QB Daniel Jones with sixth overall pick | website=NFL.com | date=2019-04-25 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/giants-select-qb-daniel-jones-with-sixth-overall-pick-0ap3000001028040 | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> The Giants went 4–12 in the 2019 season. After the [[2019 New York Giants season|2019 season]], the Giants' longtime quarterback, Eli Manning, retired after spending 16 seasons with the organization, while the team finished the season with a 4–12 record.<ref name="a532">{{cite web | last=Bergman | first=Jeremy | title=End of an era: Eli Manning retiring after 16 seasons | website=NFL.com | date=2020-01-22 | url=https://www.nfl.com/news/end-of-an-era-eli-manning-retiring-after-16-seasons-0ap3000001098557 | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> Following the season, Shurmur was fired as head coach.<ref name="a237">{{cite web | last=Raanan | first=Jordan | title=Giants fire coach Shurmur, keep GM Gettleman | website=ESPN.com | date=2019-12-30 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28395506/giants-fire-coach-pat-shurmur-keep-gm-dave-gettleman#:~:text=EAST%20RUTHERFORD%2C%20N.J.%20%2D%2D%20The,a.m.%2C%20according%20to%20a%20source. | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> Prior to the 2020 season, the Giants hired Joe Judge as head coach.<ref name="z535">{{cite web | last=Pennington | first=Bill | title=Giants Agree to Hire Joe Judge as Head Coach | website=The New York Times | date=2020-01-07 | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/07/sports/football/joe-judge-giants.html | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref> At the start of the [[2020 New York Giants season|2020 season]], Daniel Jones took over as starting quarterback as the Giants finished 6–10, while tight end [[Evan Engram]] and cornerback [[James Bradberry]] were named to the [[2021 Pro Bowl]] as reserves.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 New York Giants Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyg/2020.htm |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref><ref name="x922">{{cite web | last=Eisen | first=Michael | title=James Bradberry, Evan Engram make Pro Bowl team | website=Giants Home | date=2020-12-22 | url=https://www.giants.com/news/2021-pro-bowl-roster-selections-james-bradberry-evan-engram-nfc-afc#:~:text=Bradberry%2C%20the%20cornerback%20in%20his,its%20season%20amid%20the%20pandemic. | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

In the [[2021 New York Giants season|2021 season]] the Giants failed to improve on their 2020 record by finishing 4–13.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 New York Giants Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyg/2021.htm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Then after the season, general manager [[Dave Gettleman]] retired and head coach [[Joe Judge (American football)|Joe Judge]] was fired.<ref name="o722">{{Cite web |date=2022-01-11 |title=Dave Gettleman announces retirement; Giants to begin search for next GM |url=https://www.giants.com/news/dave-gettleman-announces-retirement-giants-to-begin-search-for-next-gm |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Giants.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Duggan |first=Dan |date=January 11, 2022 |title=Giants fire head coach Joe Judge after two losing seasons at the helm |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3512325/2022/01/11/giants-fire-head-coach-joe-judge-after-two-losing-seasons-at-the-helm/ |access-date=2024-07-30 |work=The New York Times}}</ref> During the season the squad's starting quarterback Daniel Jones sprained his neck and was temporarily replaced in the lineup by [[Mike Glennon]] and then [[Jake Fromm]].<ref name="w807">{{cite web | last=Dunleavy | first=Ryan | title=Daniel Jones injury puts Giants status in serious jeopardy | website=New York Post | date=2021-11-30 | url=https://nypost.com/2021/11/30/daniel-jones-injury-giants-qb-dealing-with-neck-strain/ | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref><ref name="i543">{{cite web | last=Valentine | first=Ed | title=Giants' notebook: Mike Glennon's first start, secondary depth, more | website=Big Blue View | date=2021-12-04 | url=https://www.bigblueview.com/2021/12/4/22816285/giants-notebook-mike-glennons-first-start-secondary-depth-more | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref><ref name="h268">{{cite web | last=Dunleavy | first=Ryan | title=Jake Fromm to make starting debut as Giants' QB against Eagles | website=New York Post | date=2021-12-24 | url=https://nypost.com/2021/12/24/jake-fromm-to-make-first-giants-start-against-eagles/ | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref>

On January 21, 2022, the team hired [[Joe Schoen]] as the team's general manager, and on January 28, hired [[Brian Daboll]] as the team's new head coach.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valentine |first=Ed |date=January 21, 2022 |title=Giants hire Joe Schoen as general manager |url=https://www.bigblueview.com/2022/1/21/22894661/giants-hire-joe-schoen-as-general-manager |access-date=December 7, 2022 |website=Big Blue View}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|first=Michael|last=Eisen|title=Giants hire Brian Daboll as head coach|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-hire-brian-daboll-as-head-coach|publisher=New York Giants|date=January 28, 2022|access-date=October 25, 2022}}</ref> The [[2022 New York Giants season|2022 season]] showed a much improved record, with the Giants finishing 9–7–1. On January 1, 2023, the Giants clinched a playoff berth for the first time since the 2016 season.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Orr |first1=Conor |title=Giants Clinch Playoff Spot and Deserve Credit for Organizational Shift With Brian Daboll |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/01/01/giants-clinch-playoff-berth-brian-daboll-credit |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=January 2, 2023 |date=January 1, 2023}}</ref> On January 15, the Giants defeated the [[2022 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]] 31–24 in the wild-card round, winning their first postseason game since their victory at [[Super Bowl XLVI]] in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pflum |first=Chris |date=2023-01-15 |title=4 downs: Takeaways from the Giants' 31-24 win over the Vikings |url=https://www.bigblueview.com/2023/1/15/23556660/2023-wildcard-round-playoffs-ny-giants-minnesota-vikings-win-offense-defense-takeaways |access-date=2024-07-30 |website=Big Blue View |language=en}}</ref> The Giants proceeded to lose the next game to the eventual NFC champion [[2022 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]] 38–7 in the divisional round.<ref name="c692">{{cite web | last=Gelston | first=Dan | title=Hurts, Eagles pound Giants early, coast to NFC title game | work=AP News | date=2023-01-22 | url=https://apnews.com/article/philadelphia-eagles-new-york-giants-nfl-sports-playoffs-f452799f173313a06c6437d89429e864 | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref>

In the [[2023 New York Giants season|2023 season]], the Giants regressed on their successful 2022 season, finishing 6–11.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 New York Giants Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyg/2023.htm |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Daniel Jones was injured several times in the season and was placed on injured reserve after tearing his [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|ACL]] in week 9.<ref name="t153">{{cite web | last=Eisen | first=Michael | title=Daniel Jones suffers torn ACL; out for season | website=Giants.com| date=2023-11-08 | url=https://www.giants.com/news/daniel-jones-knee-injury-update-status-news-brian-daboll-evan-neal-ankle | access-date=2024-07-30}}</ref> He was temporarily replaced in the lineup by [[Tyrod Taylor]] and [[Tommy DeVito (American football)|Tommy DeVito]].<ref name="c962">{{cite web | last=Schwartz | first=Paul | title=Tyrod Taylor's latest Giants chance 'means everything' to him | work=New York Post | date=2023-12-28 | url=https://nypost.com/2023/12/27/sports/tyrod-taylors-latest-giants-chance-means-everything-to-him/ | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref><ref name="t677">{{cite web | last=Schwartz | first=Paul | title=Tommy DeVito wins second straight start as Giants outlast Patriots | work=New York Post | date=2023-11-26 | url=https://nypost.com/2023/11/26/sports/tommy-devito-wins-second-straight-start-as-giants-outlast-patriots/ | access-date=2024-08-05}}</ref>

The team further regressed in the [[2024 New York Giants season|2024 season]] to a 3–14 record. After their week 10 loss, the Giants were 2–8 and benched Daniel Jones in favor of Tommy DeVito due to poor play.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-18 |title=Giants demote Jones to QB3, tab DeVito to start |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42463777/sources-giants-bench-qb-daniel-jones-turn-tommy-devito |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> A few days later, on November 22, Jones requested to be released which the Giants granted.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Statement from Giants President John Mara on Daniel Jones |url=https://www.giants.com/news/statement-from-giants-president-john-mara-on-daniel-jones |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=www.giants.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The season was plagued by poor quarterback play, numerous key injuries, and poor pass protection similar to the previous season. The Giants also had a 10-game losing streak and were swept by all of their division rivals, both for the first time in franchise history. There were a few bright spots for the Giants, such as their rookie class, which was led by wide receiver [[Malik Nabers]]. Nabers broke the Giants franchise record and NFL rookie record for receptions in a season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Rookie Progress Report: Season Review |url=https://www.giants.com/news/2024-nfl-rookies-malik-nabers-tyler-nubin-dru-phillips-theo-johnson-darius-muasau-elijah-chatman#:~:text=The%202024%20campaign%20is%20officially,according%20to%20Pro%20Football%20Focus. |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=www.giants.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

The Giants had the 3rd pick in the 2025 draft which they used on edge rusher [[Abdul Carter]], widely considered one of the best, if not the best, prospect in the draft.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-21 |title=Is Abdul Carter the top prospect in the 2025 class? NFL draft analysts break down his skill set, projection |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/story/_/id/43831060/abdul-carter-penn-state-2025-nfl-draft-scouting-report-rankings-stats |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-150-prospects-in-the-2025-nfl-draft-class |access-date=2025-04-29 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>