Brian Callahan, 41, spent less than two full seasons in Tennessee after the Titans posted a 4–19 record under his watch. Tennessee’s offense ranked 30th in EPA per play at -0.126 and had the second-worst success rate in the NFL at 39.2 percent during his tenure. Prior to Nashville, Callahan served as the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive coordinator from 2019 to 2023, though he was not the primary play-caller. His résumé also includes stints as quarterbacks coach with the Oakland Raiders in 2018 and the Detroit Lions from 2016 to 2017.
Callahan has drawn interest from other teams as well. He was reportedly in the mix to become the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive coordinator under head coach Kevin Stefanski, but the Falcons ultimately hired Tommy Rees for the role. The broader profile of Callahan’s candidacy reflects his long association with coordinating offenses in recent NFL seasons.
Kliff Kingsbury is another name connected to the Giants’ search. Washington Commanders parted ways with Kingsbury after the regular season, and he was a candidate for the Baltimore Ravens’ offensive coordinator job under first-year head coach Jesse Minter before the club hired Declan Doyle as its play-caller. Kingsbury’s 2025 group performed relatively well, ranking fourth in yards per carry (4.7), eighth in rushing (143.7 yards per game), and sixth in red-zone touchdown rate (65.2 percent), even with notable absences from Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin during the season.
The Giants’ OC search, led by Harbaugh, continues in the wake of Monken’s departure to the Browns. Fowler’s report places Callahan and Kingsbury at the forefront of conversations, highlighting a balance between a resume that includes coordinator experience and recent on-field success.
As the team evaluates fit with Harbaugh’s offensive philosophy and the Giants’ personnel, no decision has been announced. The exchange of names signals a deliberate, criteria-driven approach to finding an OC who can install a productive, efficient attack for New York in 2026.
