Giants Hire Adam Bennett as Head Athletic Trainer

Veteran trainer brings experience from University of Miami and U.S. military

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The New York Giants have announced the hiring of Adam Bennett as their new head athletic trainer. Bennett previously held the same role at the University of Miami since 2023, where he helped elevate the program's medical services and saw the team achieve record success on the field. Prior to Miami, Bennett worked with injured service members at Special Operations Command Headquarters in Tampa, Florida, gaining valuable experience in dealing with chronic injuries.

Why it matters

The Giants' medical staff plays a crucial role in keeping the team's players healthy and on the field. Bennett's diverse background, including work with the military and college athletics, brings a unique perspective that could benefit the Giants as they look to improve their injury prevention and management.

The details

Bennett helped the University of Miami set a school record for wins in a single season in 2025, with the Hurricanes finishing 13-3 and earning a spot in the College Football Playoff. Prior to Miami, Bennett worked at Special Operations Command Headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, where he gained experience dealing with chronic injuries among service members. Bennett has also held athletic training roles at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Minnesota.

  • Bennett joined the University of Miami as head athletic trainer in 2023.
  • In 2025, the University of Miami set a school record with 13 wins and earned a spot in the College Football Playoff.

The players

Adam Bennett

The new head athletic trainer for the New York Giants, who previously held the same role at the University of Miami and worked with injured service members at Special Operations Command Headquarters.

Ronnie Barnes

The Giants' longtime medical services director, who has been with the organization since 1976 and was inducted into the Giants Ring of Honor in 2022.

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What they’re saying

“In athletics, we see the injury happen 99 times out of 100. In the military, you're dealing with injuries that might be six, 10, 12 years old and they just didn't deal with it because they were going on deployment after deployment and they had to go, go, go. So, you're dealing with more chronic injuries and your evaluation skills improve and change, which is a great way to learn. You're learning hands-on, in that moment.”

— Adam Bennett, Head Athletic Trainer, University of Miami (University of Miami official website)

What’s next

Bennett will work closely with Ronnie Barnes, the Giants' longtime medical services director, to ensure a smooth transition and continued excellence in the team's medical care.

The takeaway

The Giants' hiring of Adam Bennett as head athletic trainer brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective from his time working with the military and college athletics. His expertise in dealing with chronic injuries and elevating medical services could be a valuable asset as the Giants look to keep their players healthy and on the field.