Brian Daboll’s tenure as the New York Giants’ head coach came to an end on Monday, after the team faced another devastating collapse in week 10 against the Chicago Bears.

The Athletic’s Dianna Russini dropped a bombshell on Monday morning: “BREAKING: The Giants are firing head coach Brian Daboll after Sunday’s loss to the Bears,” she reported. Just like that, one of the NFL’s most surprising coaching tenures has come to an end.

The loss to Chicago proved to be the final straw for co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch, despite earlier speculation that ownership might have second thoughts about making a mid-season change.

Why did the New York Giants fire Brian Daboll?

The firing came after the Giants fell to 2-8 on the season, marking their fourth consecutive double-digit fourth-quarter lead blown on the road during the 2025 campaign.

The decision to fire Daboll came after co-owner John Mara had warned of limited patience heading into the 2025 season. After the disastrous 3-14 campaign in 2024, Mara publicly stated in January 2025, “It better not take too long, because I’ve just about run out of patience.”

Through Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season, the New York Giants defense ranked near the bottom of the league in several key categories, according to FOX Sports defensive team rankings. Their total defense ranked 29th overall, allowing 382.1 yards per game and 28 touchdowns. The Giants’ red zone defense ranked 30th, with opponents scoring touchdowns 70% of the time in the red zone against them.

Unfortunately for Daboll, the heartbreaking 20-24 loss to the Bears, where the team failed to maintain a lead after losing starting QB Jaxson Dart to injury in the fourth quarter, finalized the decision to move on.

How much will the Giants pay Brian Daboll after his firing?

The Giants’ decision to part ways with him after Week 10 of the 2025 season means they’ll still owe him a significant portion of his remaining salary. Unless a settlement or offset clause applies if Daboll joins another organization. Given that he’s only three years into a five-year contract, the payout could stretch into the millions, adding financial weight to a franchise already in transition.

Based on NFL standard practices for coaches fired “without cause,” the Giants will likely owe Daboll the remaining guaranteed salary for his contract. This would cover at minimum the remainder of the 2025 season plus potentially the 2026 season and beyond, depending on whether Daboll’s contract extended through 2027 as some reports suggest.​

What was Brian Daboll’s contract and salary with the Giants?

According to Celebrity Net Worth and Pro Football Network, Daboll signed a five-year deal back in 2022, worth between $25 million and $30 million, giving him an annual salary of roughly $5 million.

What is Brian Daboll’s net worth in 2025?

As of March 2025, Daboll’s net worth is estimated at $9 million, per Celebrity Net Worth and Bolavip.

Daboll coached with the New England Patriots under Bill Belichick, serving as a defensive assistant and receivers coach before becoming the team’s tight ends coach, contributing to three Super Bowl championships.

He also held offensive coordinator roles with the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, and Kansas City Chiefs and was the offensive coordinator for Alabama under Nick Saban, where he helped lead the team to the 2018 National Championship Game.​

His work in Buffalo as offensive coordinator from 2018 to 2021 solidified his reputation as one of the NFL’s elite offensive minds, helping quarterback Josh Allen develop into a star and earning the Associated Press Assistant Coach of the Year in 2021.

The accumulated years combined with championship successes and high-profile coaching roles significantly contributed to Daboll’s career earnings and net worth, providing him with financial stability before and after becoming a head coach.

So, Daboll’s earnings didn’t stop at his Giants contract. Decades of experience working with Bill Belichick and Nick Saban helped him build a solid financial foundation long before New York called.

What’s next for Brian Daboll’s coaching career?

Following his dismissal from the New York Giants, Brian Daboll’s future in coaching remains open, with several plausible pathways based on his coaching pedigree and previous success as an offensive coordinator. Given his strong reputation as a quarterback developer, evidenced by his work with Josh Allen, Daboll is a likely candidate to return to an NFL offensive coordinator position.

In addition to NFL coordinator roles, there is speculation that Daboll might consider opportunities in college football, and Penn State might just be the place to do it. With James Franklin’s departure, the Nittany Lions’ coaching search has hit a few roadblocks. Top targets like Matt Rhule and Curt Cignetti have already locked themselves into fresh contract extensions, leaving Penn State in a bind.

They may have to think differently this time, and Brian Daboll would be that kind of outside-the-box swing. Even though Daboll’s stint with the Giants has finally ended, the Giants now face a significant dilemma as they currently hold a 2-8 record in the 2025 season, eliminating any realistic chance to qualify for playoffs this year.