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Ben McAdoo's Winding Path Through the NFL After Giants Firing
The former Giants head coach has taken on various roles across the league since his dismissal in 2017.
Feb. 11, 2026 at 5:47am
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After being fired as head coach of the New York Giants in 2017, Ben McAdoo has had a winding journey through the NFL, taking on various assistant coaching roles with different teams. Despite not getting the result he wanted as a senior defensive assistant for the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, McAdoo has left his mark on the league in the years since his Giants tenure.
Why it matters
McAdoo's career trajectory after the Giants firing highlights the fluid nature of coaching careers in the NFL, where even those who experience early failures can find new opportunities to contribute to teams in different capacities. His journey also speaks to the adaptability required to navigate the league's coaching carousel.
The details
Since being let go by the Giants in 2017, McAdoo has held assistant coaching positions with the Buccaneers, Cowboys, and most recently the Patriots, where he served as a senior defensive assistant for their Super Bowl LX appearance. Despite the Patriots' loss, McAdoo's presence on the coaching staff demonstrates his continued relevance and ability to find new roles in the league.
- McAdoo was fired as Giants head coach in 2017.
- He has held assistant coaching positions with the Buccaneers, Cowboys, and Patriots since then.
- McAdoo was part of the Patriots' coaching staff for Super Bowl LX in 2026.
The players
Ben McAdoo
A former head coach of the New York Giants who has since taken on various assistant coaching roles with different NFL teams.
What they’re saying
“My wife may have lost track of me at one point, too.”
— Ben McAdoo
The takeaway
McAdoo's winding path through the NFL after his dismissal as Giants head coach demonstrates the resilience and adaptability required to maintain a coaching career in the league, even after experiencing early setbacks. His ability to find new opportunities and contribute to teams in different capacities speaks to his continued value as a football mind.
