LSU OC Charlie Weis Jr. Linked to Giants' Offensive Coordinator Job

The 32-year-old is reportedly "garnering a lot of attention" for the Giants' opening.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 1:23pm

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LSU offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is emerging as a potential candidate for the New York Giants' offensive coordinator position, according to reports. Weis, the son of former NFL assistant Charlie Weis, has built a strong reputation as an up-and-coming offensive mind, helping turn Ole Miss and LSU into two of the most productive offenses in college football over the past several seasons.

Why it matters

The Giants are in the market for a new offensive coordinator after missing out on their initial target, Todd Monken. Weis Jr. could provide a fresh perspective and innovative approach to help develop young quarterback Jaxson Dart and get the Giants' offense back on track.

The details

Weis Jr., 32, has spent the last four seasons as the offensive coordinator at Ole Miss and is set to follow head coach Lane Kiffin to LSU for the 2026 season. Prior to that, he worked under his father and Nick Saban, gaining valuable experience at the college and NFL levels. Over the past two seasons, Weis Jr. has helped build two of the most productive offenses in the country at Ole Miss and LSU.

  • Weis Jr. is currently set to join LSU as their offensive coordinator for the 2026 season.
  • He previously turned down an offer to become the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.

The players

Charlie Weis Jr.

The 32-year-old offensive coordinator at LSU, who is garnering attention for the Giants' offensive coordinator vacancy.

Jaxson Dart

The young quarterback for the New York Giants who could benefit from Weis Jr.'s innovative offensive approach.

Lane Kiffin

The head coach at LSU, who Weis Jr. is set to follow from Ole Miss to Baton Rouge.

Nick Saban

The head coach at Alabama, where Weis Jr. gained valuable experience early in his coaching career.

Charlie Weis

The father of Charlie Weis Jr., who has held various assistant coaching roles in the NFL, including with the Giants.

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What they’re saying

“Charlie Weis Jr. is 'garnering a lot of attention' for the Giants' offensive coordinator job.”

— Connor Hughes, Reporter

What’s next

The Giants will likely continue to evaluate Weis Jr. and other candidates as they look to fill their offensive coordinator vacancy. If they decide to pursue Weis Jr., they will need to make a compelling offer to lure him away from his impending move to LSU.

The takeaway

The Giants' search for a new offensive coordinator has led them to consider Charlie Weis Jr., a rising young coach with a proven track record of building high-powered offenses at the college level. Weis Jr.'s innovative approach and familiarity with the Giants' organization through his father could make him an intriguing option to help develop quarterback Jaxson Dart and get the team's offense back on track.