Giants Hire 6 New Coaches, Including Director of High Performance

New hires include experts in player monitoring, injury prevention, and performance analytics

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The New York Giants announced six new hires to their coaching staff on Friday, including Sam Rosengarten as the team's new Director of High Performance. Rosengarten has over 17 years of experience working with professional athletes, specializing in utilizing cutting-edge technology to optimize performance and reduce injury risk. The Giants also hired five new football analysts with backgrounds in coaching and player personnel.

Why it matters

The Giants are looking to improve their player health and performance through innovative approaches under new head coach John Harbaugh. The Director of High Performance role is becoming more common in the NFL as teams seek to leverage data and technology to gain a competitive edge.

The details

As Director of High Performance, Rosengarten will oversee player monitoring systems, training load management, recovery protocols, and performance analytics. He has experience integrating real-time biometric monitoring, advanced player-tracking, and personalized injury prevention strategies. Prior to the NFL, Rosengarten led injury prevention programs for the Buffalo Sabres and consulted for teams in the NBA and tennis. The five new football analysts hired by the Giants have backgrounds coaching at the college and NFL levels, with expertise in areas like quarterbacks, linebackers, and special teams.

  • The Giants announced the new hires on February 20, 2026.

The players

Sam Rosengarten

The Giants' new Director of High Performance, with over 17 years of experience working with professional athletes to optimize performance and reduce injury risk.

Skyler Mornhinweg

One of the five new football analysts hired by the Giants, with coaching experience at the college level including at the University of Colorado, Columbia University, and Ohio State.

Taylor Kolste

One of the five new football analysts hired by the Giants, with offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coaching experience at the college level.

Patrick Moynihan

One of the five new football analysts hired by the Giants, with defensive coordinator and linebackers coaching experience at the college level.

Kyrell Michael

One of the five new football analysts hired by the Giants, with player personnel experience with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Bonner Bordelon

One of the five new football analysts hired by the Giants, with special teams coaching experience at the college level.

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What they’re saying

“His expertise helped shape new data applications within the organization, driving innovation in injury forecasting and personalized athlete development to enhance player availability, optimize performance, and support overall team success.”

— New York Giants (bigblueview.com)

What’s next

The Giants will look to Rosengarten and the new analyst hires to help improve the team's player health and performance as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season under new head coach John Harbaugh.

The takeaway

The Giants are making a concerted effort to leverage cutting-edge sports science and data analytics to gain a competitive edge, reflecting a growing trend in the NFL towards more holistic approaches to player development and injury prevention.