History of New York Giants in Timeline
The New York Giants are a professional American football team competing in the NFL as part of the NFC East division. They are based in the New York metropolitan area and play their home games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The team's headquarters and training facilities are located at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center, also in the Meadowlands.
August 1, 1925: NFL Franchise Granted
On August 1, 1925, Timothy Mara and Will Gibson were granted an NFL franchise for the New York Football Giants.
October 4, 1925: First Game
On October 4, 1925, the Giants played their first game against All New Britain, winning 26-0.
1925: Team Founded
In 1925, the Giants were founded by Tim Mara with an investment of $500.
1925: Dire Financial Straits
In 1925, the Giants were in dire financial straits due to overshadowed by baseball, boxing, and college football, professional football was not a popular sport
1925: Giants join the NFL
In 1925, the Giants were one of five teams that joined the NFL, and they are the only one of the original group still existing.
1925: Wellington Mara joined the team
In 2005, Wellington Mara, who had been with the team since 1925, died at the age of 89.
1927: NFL Championship Title
In 1927, the Giants won one of their four NFL championship titles in the pre-Super Bowl era.
1928: Team Merger
In 1928, Giants owner Tim Mara bought the entire squad of the Detroit Wolverines and merged the two teams under the Giants name.
1929: Incorporation as "New York National League Football Company, Inc."
In 1929, the Giants football team was incorporated as the "New York National League Football Company, Inc." to differentiate from the baseball team.
December 1930: Game vs. Notre Dame All-Stars
In December 1930, the Giants played a game against Notre Dame All-Stars to raise money for the unemployed and establish the prestige of pro football, winning decisively.
1930: Mara Transferred Ownership
Following the 1930 season, Tim Mara transferred ownership of the team to his two sons.
March 31, 1931: Death of Knute Rockne
On March 31, 1931, Knute Rockne, who coached against the Giants in December 1930, was killed in an airplane crash.
1931: Start of Successful Period
From 1931, the Giants qualified to play in the NFL championship game 8 times over a 16-year span.
1932: Giants-Commanders rivalry begins
In 1932, the Giants and the Washington Commanders established a rivalry that, while less prominent than others, has had periods of intense competition.
1933: NFL Championship Game
In 1933, the Giants faced the Chicago Bears in the championship game and were defeated 23–21.
1933: Start of Eagles Rivalry
In 1933, the Giants' heated rivalry with the Philadelphia Eagles began, marking the oldest of the NFC East rivalries.
1933: Giants-Eagles rivalry begins
In 1933, the rivalry between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles began, marking one of the oldest rivalries in the NFL.
1934: Sneakers Game
In 1934, the Giants and Chicago Bears met in the NFL Championship Game, known as the Sneakers Game, one of six championship games between the two teams.
1934: NFL Championship Title
In 1934, the Giants won one of their four NFL championship titles in the pre-Super Bowl era.
1937: Name Change
In 1937, the team changed its name to "New York Football Giants, Inc."
1938: NFL Championship Title
In 1938, the Giants won one of their four NFL championship titles in the pre-Super Bowl era.
1939: NFL Championship Game
In 1939, the Giants played in the championship game but were shut out by the Green Bay Packers 27-0.
November 7, 1943: Scoreless Tie
On November 7, 1943, the Giants played the Detroit Lions to a scoreless tie. No NFL game since then has ended in a scoreless tie.
1944: Championship Loss
In 1944, despite having the #1 defensive team in NFL history, the Giants lost 14-7 to the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Championship Game.
1946: Complete Control Given to Sons
By 1946, Tim Mara had given complete control of the Giants to his sons.
1947: End of Successful Period
Until 1947, the Giants qualified to play in the NFL championship game 8 times over a 16-year span.
1956: NFL Championship Title
In 1956, the Giants won one of their four NFL championship titles in the pre-Super Bowl era.
1956: NFL Championship & Yankee Stadium Move
In 1956, the Giants won their next championship and began playing at Yankee Stadium.
1956: Road Uniform Modernization
The Giants' road uniforms are essentially a modernization of the design used from 1956 to 1961.
1957: Baseball Team Move
After the 1957 season, the baseball team moved to San Francisco.
1958: "Greatest Game Ever Played"
In 1958, the Giants played the Colts in the NFL Championship Game, losing in overtime 23-17 in what is considered "The Greatest Game Ever Played."
1960: Giants-Cowboys rivalry begins
In 1960, the Giants and Dallas Cowboys started their fierce divisional rivalry since the Cowboys first began play.
1961: Championship Game Loss
In 1961, the Giants lost the championship game against the Green Bay Packers 37–0.
1961: Road Uniform Modernization
The Giants' road uniforms are essentially a modernization of the design used from 1956 to 1961.
1962: Championship Game Loss
In 1962, the Giants lost the championship game against the Green Bay Packers 16–7.
1963: Championship Loss
From 1958 to 1963, the Giants played in the NFL Championship Game five times, but failed to win.
1963: Original Hall of Fame Inductees
In 1963, Tim Mara, Mel Hein, Pete Henry, Cal Hubbard and Jim Thorpe were part of the original class of inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
1963: Playoff Drought
The Giants made the playoffs again in 1981, for the first time since 1963.
1964: Start of Losing Era
From 1964, the Giants registered only two winning seasons and no playoff appearances until 1978.
1965: Rebound Season
In 1965, after a rapid decline the team rebounded with a 7-7 record.
1965: Death of Jack Mara
Jack Mara died in 1965, leaving his share of the club to his son Tim.
1966: Home Uniform Design Similarity
Giants' home uniforms are generally similar to the design used from 1966 to 1974.
1966: League-Worst Record
In 1966, the Giants compiled a league-worst 1-12-1 record and allowed more than 500 points on defense.
1967: Acquisition of Fran Tarkenton
In 1967, the team acquired quarterback Fran Tarkenton from the Minnesota Vikings.
1969: Loss to Jets and Coaching Change
During the 1969 preseason, the Giants lost to the New York Jets, which led to the firing of coach Allie Sherman and his replacement with Alex Webster.
1969: Giants and Jets Preseason Matchups Begin
The New York Giants and New York Jets have met annually in the preseason since 1969, marking the beginning of their intracity rivalry.
1970: CBS Moves to generic announcer approach
As the 1970 merger of the NFL and AFL approached, CBS moved to a more generic announcer approach.
1970: Winning Season
In 1970, the Giants had a winning season with a 9-5 record while having Fran Tarkenton at quarterback.
1970: Giants-Packers rivalry begins
In 1970, the New York Giants and the Green Bay Packers began playing in the National Football Conference.
1971: Tarkenton Trade
In 1971, after a 4-10 finish, the Giants traded Fran Tarkenton back to the Vikings.
1973: Start of Worst Stretch
From 1973, the Giants suffered through one of the worst stretches in their history, winning only 23 games.
1973: Glickman moves to the Jets
In 1973, Marty Glickman moved to the crosstown Jets.
1973: Home Games at Yale Bowl
In 1973, the Giants were allowed to play their home games at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut.
1974: Home Uniform Design Similarity
Giants' home uniforms are generally similar to the design used from 1966 to 1974.
1974: Home Games at Yale Bowl
In 1974, the Giants were allowed to play their home games at the Yale Bowl in New Haven, Connecticut.
1975: Home Games at Shea Stadium
In 1975, the Giants played their home games at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York.
1976: Csonka Acquisition
Before the 1976 season, the Giants tried to revive a weak offense by replacing retired RB Ron Johnson with future Hall of Fame fullback Larry Csonka.
1976: Dick Lynch takes over as color analyst
In 1976, Dick Lynch took over as color analyst.
1976: Move to Giants Stadium
In 1976, the Giants moved into Giants Stadium at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
1976: First Mid-Season Staff Firings Since 1976
In 2017, the Giants had their first mid-season staff firings since the 1976 season, with the dismissals of head coach Ben McAdoo and general manager Jerry Reese.
1977: Back-to-Back Division Rock Bottom
After defeating the Washington Redskins in Week 14 of 2018, the Giants 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 and 1978.
1977: Jim Gordon succeeds Albert
In 1977, Jim Gordon succeeded Albert, beginning an 18-year tenure as the Giants' play-by-play voice.
1977: Rookie Quarterbacks
The 1977 season featured a Giants roster which included three rookie quarterbacks.
1978: Back-to-Back Division Rock Bottom
After defeating the Washington Redskins in Week 14 of 2018, the Giants 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 and 1978.
1978: "Miracle at the Meadowlands"
In 1978, the "Miracle at the Meadowlands" occurred, with the Eagles scoring a game-winning touchdown on a fumble recovery.
1978: NFL 16 Game Seasons
In 1986, the Giants' 14-2 record was their best regular season record since the NFL began playing 16-game seasons in 1978.
1978: End of Losing Era
Until 1978, the Giants registered only two winning seasons and no playoff appearances since 1964.
1979: Drafting of Phil Simms
In 1979, the Giants drafted quarterback Phil Simms, marking the beginning of their return to prominence.
1979: End of Worst Stretch
Until 1979, the Giants suffered through one of the worst stretches in their history, winning only 23 games since 1973.
1981: Drafting of Lawrence Taylor and Playoff Berth
In 1981, the Giants drafted linebacker Lawrence Taylor, and he won Defensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, and the team made the playoffs for the first time since 1963.
1982: Ray Perkins Resignation
After the strike-shortened 1982 season, head coach Ray Perkins resigned and was replaced by Bill Parcells.
1982: Simms Injury
In 1982, Phil Simms missed the entire season with an injury
1982: Giants-49ers rivalry heats up
Since 1982, the Giants and San Francisco 49ers have developed a heated rivalry, meeting eight times in the playoffs, including two NFC Championship Games both won by New York.
1983: Bill Parcells Head Coach Appointment
In 1983, Bill Parcells was promoted to head coach and initially benched Phil Simms, a decision he later regretted.
1983: Worst Record Since 1983
In 2017, the Giants finished with a 3-13 record, which was their worst record since 1983.
1985: Playoffs
In 1985, the Giants and Chicago Bears met in the playoffs.
1986: Giants win NFC Championship
In 1986, the Giants defeated the Washington Redskins 17-0 in the NFC Championship game, securing their first Super Bowl appearance.
1986: Super Bowl XXI Victory
In 1986, the Giants had a 14-2 record, won Super Bowl XXI against the Denver Broncos 39-20, and Lawrence Taylor was MVP and Defensive Player of the Year.
January 1987: Koch labeled the team "foreigners"
In January 1987, shortly before the team won Super Bowl XXI, then New York City mayor Ed Koch labeled the team "foreigners".
1987: Dave Jennings retires from NFL
In 1987, Dave Jennings retired from the NFL.
1987: Giants struggle with running game
In 1987, the Giants had a 6-9 record due to a decline in the running game and an injury-riddled offensive line.
1988: Lawrence Taylor's suspension and team performance
In 1988, Lawrence Taylor was suspended for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. Despite the controversy, the Giants finished 10-6 but missed the playoffs.
1988: Jets spoil Giants Playoff hopes
In 1988, the Jets defeated the Giants 27-21 in the last game of the season, ruining the Giants' playoff aspirations.
1989: Playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams
In 1989, the Giants had a 12-4 record, but lost their opening playoff game to the Los Angeles Rams in overtime.
1990: Parcells resigns
Following the 1990 season, Parcells resigned as head coach.
1990: Playoffs
In 1990, the Giants and Chicago Bears met in the playoffs.
1990: Giants win Super Bowl XXV
In 1990, the Giants went 13-3, set an NFL record for fewest turnovers, defeated the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, and won Super Bowl XXV against the Buffalo Bills.
1990: Super Bowl XXV Champions
In 1990, the Giants won Super Bowl XXV, one of their four Super Bowl era championships.
February 20, 1991: Sale of Shares
On February 20, 1991, Tim Mara sold his shares in the club to Preston Robert Tisch, resolving a long-standing feud.
1991: Ray Handley takes over as coach
In 1991, Ray Handley replaced Parcells as head coach, and the Giants finished with an 8-8 record.
1991: Mara Sells Half of Team
In 1991, Tim Mara sold half of the Giants to Bob Tisch, marking the first time the team was not solely owned by the Mara family.
1992: Giants' struggles continue
In 1992, the Giants had a 6-10 record, leading to Ray Handley's firing.
1993: Dan Reeves becomes head coach
In 1993, Dan Reeves replaced Ray Handley as head coach. Simms and Taylor played their last seasons as the members of a playoff team.
1993: WNEW changes format
In 1993, WNEW was bought by Bloomberg L.P. and changed its format.
1994: Gordon and Nelson Fired
After the 1994 season, Gordon and Nelson were fired.
1994: Giants regular season telecasts move to Fox
In 1994, Giants regular season Sunday telecasts moved to Fox.
1994: Giants miss playoffs
In 1994, the Giants finished 9-7 but missed the playoffs.
1995: Collins leads Panthers to NFC Championship
In 1995, Kerry Collins was the first-ever draft choice of the Carolina Panthers and led the Panthers to the NFC Championship game in his second season.
1995: WFAN produces Giants Radio Broadcasts
Since 1995, WFAN has produced the Giants' radio broadcasts.
1996: Reeves fired
Following the 1996 season, after a 6-10 record, Dan Reeves was fired.
1996: Games simulcast on WFAN and WOR
In 1996, Giants' games were simulcast on WFAN and WOR.
1997: Jim Fassel hired as head coach
In 1997, Jim Fassel was named the Giants' head coach and the team made the playoffs for the first time in four years, finishing the season with a record of 10-5-1.
1998: Team value estimated to be $288 million
In 1998, the value of the Giants was estimated to be $288 million.
1999: Giants radio broadcasts on WNEW-FM end
At the end of the 1999 season, the Giants' radio broadcasts on WNEW-FM ended.
1999: Giants sign Kerry Collins
Before the 1999 season, the Giants signed Kerry Collins as quarterback. The Giants finished with a 7-9 record.
2000: Giants reach Super Bowl XXXV
In 2000, Jim Fassel guaranteed that "this team is going to the playoffs". The Giants finished 12-4, won the NFC Championship, and advanced to Super Bowl XXXV, where they lost to the Baltimore Ravens.
2000: Giants Return to WFAN
In 2000, the Giants moved back to WFAN where they have been ever since.
2001: Season Ticket Holders
According to a team spokesman, in 2001, 52 percent of the Giants' season ticket-holders lived in New Jersey.
2001: Michael Strahan sets NFL sack record
In 2001, Michael Strahan set the NFL single season record in sacks.
2001: Disappointing season
In 2001, the Giants had a disappointing 7-9 record.
2002: Dave Jennings joins broadcast team
In 2002, Dave Jennings joined the Giants' broadcast team.
2002: Playoff loss to the 49ers
In 2002, the Giants made the playoffs as a wild card but lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round after blowing a large lead.
2003: Jim Fassel released
Following the 2003 season, in which the Giants finished with a 4-12 record, Jim Fassel was released by the Giants.
2004: Tom Coughlin replaces Jim Fassel; Eli Manning drafted
In 2004, Tom Coughlin replaced Jim Fassel as head coach and the Giants drafted Eli Manning. Manning became the team's starting quarterback in the middle of the 2004 season.
2004: Giants miss playoffs
The Giants finished the 2004 season with a losing record for the first time since 2004.
2004: Third Jersey Usage
The Giants used their third jersey once in 2004 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
2004: Rosen Regains Position Until This Year
Until 2004, Sam Rosen was the television voice.
2005: Giants honor Wellington Mara
Following Wellington Mara's passing in 2005, the Giants honored their longtime owner by defeating the Redskins 36-0 at home.
2005: Jim Hall takes over as Giants PA announcer
In 2005, Jim Hall took over as the Giants' public address announcer after Bob Sheppard left the position.
2005: Tiki Barber sets team rushing record
In 2005, Tiki Barber set a team record for rushing yards in a season.
2005: Third Jersey Usage
The Giants used their third jersey in 2005 against the Dallas Cowboys.
2006: Jennings moved to pregame show
After the 2006 season, Dave Jennings was moved to the pregame show.
2006: Tiki Barber retires at the end of the season
At the end of the 2006 season, Tiki Barber retired from the NFL.
2006: Estimated Revenue
Forbes estimated the Giants' revenue in 2006 at $182 million.
2006: Third Jersey Usage
The Giants used their third jersey in 2006 against the Dallas Cowboys.
2007: Giants win playoff game
At the conclusion of the 2007 season, the Giants hold the lone playoff victory between the Giants and Cowboys.
2007: Dick Lynch's last game
In 2007, Dick Lynch's last game being Super Bowl XLII and retired following the season due to his advancing leukemia.
2007: Super Bowl XLII Champions
In 2007, the Giants won Super Bowl XLII, one of their four Super Bowl era championships.
2007: Giants win 600th game and play in London
In 2007, the Giants won their 600th game against the Atlanta Falcons and played their first regular season game outside of North America in London against the Miami Dolphins, also becoming NFC Champions.
2007: Patriots Perfect Regular Season and Super Bowl XLII
In the 2007 season, the Patriots defeated the Giants to clinch a perfect 16-0 regular season, but the Giants defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl XLII 17-14.
2007: Third Jersey Usage
The Giants used their third jersey in 2007 against the Dallas Cowboys.
2007: NFC Championship Game Victory
The Giants won an NFC Championship Game in overtime in 2007.
February 5, 2008: Ticker Tape Parade
On February 5, 2008, New York City threw a ticker tape parade in honor of the Giants' Super Bowl XLII victory.
September 2008: Dick Lynch Passes Away
In September 2008, Dick Lynch passed away due to his leukemia.
2008: Consecutive road wins record
In 2007 and continuing into 2008, the Giants set a record for most consecutive road wins in a single season with 10.
2008: Chris Carlin leaves
In 2008, Chris Carlin left to focus full-time on his duties as SNY studio host.
2008: Jennings Leaves Broadcasting
In 2008, Dave Jennings left broadcasting altogether.
2008: Plaxico Burress incident and playoff loss
In 2008, the Giants started 11-1 but lost three of their last four games due to Plaxico Burress's self-inflicted gunshot wound. They lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round of the playoffs.
2009: Paul Dottino joins WFAN
In 2009, Paul Dottino was hired by WFAN to host the pregame show.
2009: New training complex opens; Giants miss playoffs
In 2009, the Giants opened their new training complex, the Timex Performance Center. They finished the season 8-8 and were eliminated from playoff contention.
2009: Third Jersey Retirement
Until the 2009 season, the Giants had a third jersey that recalled the Giants' solid red home jerseys from the early 1950s.
October 3, 2010: Giants Ring of Honor Inauguration
On October 3, 2010, the New York Giants unveiled their own Ring of Honor during halftime of their game against the Chicago Bears, inducting an inaugural class of 30.
2010: WFAN becomes flagship radio station
As of 2010, WFAN became the Giants' flagship radio station.
2010: MetLife Stadium Opens
In 2010, MetLife Stadium opened, replacing Giants Stadium, as a partnership between the Giants and Jets.
2010: Giants move to MetLife Stadium and miss playoffs
In 2010, the Giants moved to MetLife Stadium and finished with a disappointing 4-4 record in their last eight games, missing the playoffs. In one game, the Eagles defeated the Giants 38-31, after being down 31-10.
2011: Giants defeat Jets
In 2011, the Giants defeated the Jets 29-14, eliminating the Jets from playoff contention and propelling the Giants to their Super Bowl XLVI victory.
2011: Emergence of Victor Cruz and Jake Ballard; Victory over Patriots
In 2011, the Giants saw the emergence of Victor Cruz and Jake Ballard. They secured a 6-2 record by the midpoint of the season, including a road victory over the New England Patriots, ending their home-game winning streak.
2011: Super Bowl XLVI Champions
In 2011, the Giants won Super Bowl XLVI, one of their four Super Bowl era championships.
2011: NFC Championship Game Victory
The Giants won an NFC Championship Game in overtime in 2011.
January 8, 2012: Giants defeat Atlanta Falcons in playoffs
On January 8, 2012, the Giants defeated the Atlanta Falcons 24-2 in the first round of the playoffs.
January 15, 2012: Giants defeat Green Bay Packers in playoffs
On January 15, 2012, the Giants defeated the Green Bay Packers 37-20 in the divisional round of the playoffs.
January 22, 2012: Giants win NFC Championship
On January 22, 2012, the Giants defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 in overtime to win the NFC Championship Game.
February 7, 2012: Ticker Tape Parade
On February 7, 2012, New York City held a ticker tape parade in honor of the Giants' Super Bowl XLVI victory.
November 2012: Games simulcast on WFAN-FM
As of November 2012, Giants games are simulcast on WFAN-FM.
2012: Forbes Estimated Value of Team
Forbes magazine estimated the value of the Giants in 2012 to be $1.3 billion.
2012: First Postseason Win Since 2012
On January 15, 2023, the Giants won their first postseason game since their victory at Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, defeating the Minnesota Vikings.
2012: Giants miss playoffs
The Giants finished the 2012 season 9-7 and out of the playoffs. Quarterback Eli Manning, defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, wide receiver Victor Cruz, and guard Chris Snee represented the Giants at the Pro Bowl.
2013: Jennings Loses Battle With Parkinson's Disease
In 2013, Dave Jennings lost his battle with Parkinson's disease.
2013: Giants miss playoffs
In 2013, the Giants started the season with six straight losses and finished with a 7-9 record, missing the playoffs.
2014: Michael Strahan Inducted into Hall of Fame
In 2014, defensive end Michael Strahan was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
2014: Odell Beckham Jr. drafted
In the 2014 NFL draft, the Giants drafted Odell Beckham Jr. The Giants finished with a 6-10 record.
2015: Death of Ann Mara
In 2015, Wellington's widow and Giants co-owner Ann Mara died due to complications from a head injury.
2015: Giants struggle and miss playoffs
In 2015, the Giants showcased a struggling defense and finished with a 6-10 record, missing the playoffs.
2015: Blown Fourth-Quarter Leads Similar to 2015
The 2018 season was also highlighted by blown fourth-quarter leads which was similar to their 2015 team, where the Giants were in 12 one-possession games, and lost 8 of those by 7 points or less.
January 14, 2016: Ben McAdoo Named Head Coach
On January 14, 2016, the Giants announced Ben McAdoo as their new head coach, replacing Tom Coughlin.
2016: Giants End Playoff Drought
In 2016, the Giants finished with an 11-5 record, ending their five-year playoff drought, but lost to the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card round.
2017: Injury-Plagued Season
The 2017 season was difficult, with an 0-5 start and season-ending injuries to key players like Odell Beckham Jr. The Giants finished 3-13, their worst record since 1983.
2018: Giants Draft Saquon Barkley
Following a disastrous 2017 season, the Giants used the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft to select Saquon Barkley.
2018: Pat Shurmur Hired as Head Coach
In 2018, Pat Shurmur was hired as the Giants' new head coach, and the team finished the season with a 5-11 record.
2019: Daniel Jones Drafted, Manning Retires
In 2019, the Giants drafted Daniel Jones and finished the season with a 4-12 record. After the season, Eli Manning retired, and Pat Shurmur was fired.
2019: Barkley's Pro Bowl Selection and OROY
Saquon Barkley impressed in his rookie 2018 season and was selected to the 2019 Pro Bowl and won Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
2019: WFAN Splits Coverage
Since 2019, WFAN has split the coverage across both of its dial positions, with the Giants carried on 660 AM and the Yankees on 101.9 FM.
2020: Lance Medow hosts pregame show
As of the 2020 season, Lance Medow is the host for the pregame, halftime and postgame shows.
2020: Failed To Improve on 2020 Record
In the 2021 season the Giants failed to improve on their 2020 record by finishing 4–13.
2020: Joe Judge Hired as Head Coach
Prior to the 2020 season, Joe Judge was hired as head coach, and Daniel Jones took over as starting quarterback.
2021: Engram and Bradberry Named to Pro Bowl
At the start of the 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.
2021: Giants Finish 4-13, Gettleman Retires, Judge Fired
In the 2021 season, the Giants finished 4-13, and after the season, general manager Dave Gettleman retired and head coach Joe Judge was fired.
January 21, 2022: Joe Schoen Hired as General Manager
On January 21, 2022, Joe Schoen was hired as the Giants' general manager.
2022: Giants Regress After Successful 2022 Season
In the 2023 season, the Giants regressed on their successful 2022 season, finishing 6-11.
January 1, 2023: Giants Clinch Playoff Berth
On January 1, 2023, the Giants clinched a playoff berth for the first time since the 2016 season.
2023: Giants' Best Regular Season Record
As of 2023, the Giants' best regular season record since 1978 (when the NFL began playing 16-game seasons) was 14-2 in 1986.
2023: Eagles lead all-time series
As of the 2023 season, the Eagles lead the all-time series against the Giants with a record of 94-89-2.
2023: Series Tied
As of the 2023 season, the all-time series between the Giants and the Patriots is tied 7-7.
2023: Giants Regress After Successful 2022 Season
In the 2023 season, the Giants regressed on their successful 2022 season, finishing 6-11.
