Giants Hire Matt Nagy to Develop Jaxon Dart

Former Chiefs OC expected to bring balanced, innovative offense to New York

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The New York Giants have hired former Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy to oversee the development of second-year quarterback Jaxon Dart. Giants legend Jason Garrett, who previously served as the team's offensive coordinator, believes Nagy's well-rounded approach and experience working with quarterbacks will be a perfect fit for Dart's continued growth.

Why it matters

The Giants are hoping Nagy can help Dart build on a promising rookie season and take the next step in his NFL career, after the Garrett-Daniel Jones pairing failed to produce the desired results. Nagy's innovative offensive mind and proven track record of working with quarterbacks is seen as a key asset in unlocking Dart's full potential.

The details

Nagy, who served as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator from 2018-2025, is known for his ability to craft balanced, multi-faceted offenses that blend traditional and cutting-edge elements. Garrett believes Nagy will bring that same approach to the Giants, providing Dart with a diverse playbook and game-planning that will complement the young QB's skillset.

  • The Giants hired Matt Nagy as their new offensive coordinator on February 14, 2026.

The players

Matt Nagy

Newly hired offensive coordinator for the New York Giants, previously served in the same role for the Kansas City Chiefs from 2018-2025.

Jaxon Dart

Second-year quarterback for the New York Giants, coming off a promising rookie season.

Jason Garrett

Former offensive coordinator for the New York Giants, now an NFL analyst for NBC Sports.

Daniel Jones

Quarterback for the New York Giants, who struggled during Garrett's tenure as offensive coordinator.

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What they’re saying

“I think Matt will be great for Jaxson [because] he has a good feel for people, really good feel for quarterbacks, good understanding of how to put the whole thing together.”

— Jason Garrett, NFL Analyst, NBC Sports (New York Post)

What’s next

The Giants will look to Nagy to implement his offensive system and work closely with Dart throughout the offseason program and training camp to prepare for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

The Giants are hoping Nagy's proven track record of developing quarterbacks and crafting innovative, balanced offenses can help unlock Jaxon Dart's full potential and get the Giants' offense back on track after a disappointing stretch under the previous regime.