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Brian Daboll

Brian Daboll is a Canadian-American professional football coach known for his NFL offensive coaching work and his tenure as head coach of the New York Giants from 2022 to 2025.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Brian Daboll is a Canadian-American professional football coach. He served as head coach of the New York Giants from 2022 to 2025 and was hired as offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans in January 2026. Daboll has won NFL Coach of the Year (2022) and AP Assistant Coach of the Year (2020).

Early life and education

Brian Daboll was born in Welland, Ontario, and played college football at the University of Rochester. He has Canadian and American ties and later built his coaching career in the United States.

Coaching career

Daboll held coaching roles with the New England Patriots, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Alabama Crimson Tide, and Buffalo Bills before becoming a head coach. His career included multiple offensive coordinator positions and assistant roles under Bill Belichick and Nick Saban.

New York Giants tenure

The Giants hired Daboll as head coach in January 2022. He remained in the role through the 2025 season, and was dismissed in November 2025 after the team finished with a 22–45–1 record during his tenure.

Tennessee Titans role

On January 27, 2026, the Tennessee Titans hired Daboll as their offensive coordinator under head coach Robert Saleh. This marks his return to an offensive coordinator role in the NFL.

Key facts

  • Daboll became head coach of the New York Giants in 2022 and was fired in November 2025 after a 22–45–1 record.
  • He was hired by the Tennessee Titans as offensive coordinator on January 27, 2026.
  • Before becoming a head coach, he served as offensive coordinator for the Browns, Dolphins, Chiefs, Alabama, and Bills.
  • He won the NFL Coach of the Year award in 2022 and AP Assistant Coach of the Year in 2020.
  • Daboll is a native of Ontario, Canada, and played college football at the University of Rochester.
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Canadian context

Brian Daboll was born in Welland, Ontario, and is a Canadian-American coach, making him notable to Canadian readers as a Canadian-born figure who reached the NFL head-coaching level.[1][4][6]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian Daboll?
Brian Daboll is a Canadian-American football coach who has worked in the NFL for multiple teams and served as head coach of the New York Giants from 2022 to 2025.
Where was Brian Daboll born?
He was born in Welland, Ontario, Canada.
What team does Brian Daboll coach now?
As of the latest sources, he is the offensive coordinator of the Tennessee Titans.
What did Brian Daboll do before coaching the Giants?
He was offensive coordinator for the Bills and previously held coordinator roles with the Browns, Dolphins, Chiefs, and Alabama, along with assistant coaching jobs in New England and New York.
Did Brian Daboll win any major awards?
Yes. He won the NFL Coach of the Year award in 2022 and the AP Assistant Coach of the Year award in 2020.
What is Brian Daboll’s connection to Canada?
He was born in Ontario, making him one of the Canadian-born coaches to hold a prominent NFL role.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Daboll
    Supports: Birth details, Canadian-American identity, coaching history, Giants tenure, and Titans hiring.
  2. Pro Football History — https://pro-football-history.com/coach/1637/brian-daboll-bio
    Supports: Giants record, firing date, 2022 Coach of the Year, and Titans role.
  3. New York Giants — https://www.giants.com/news/10-things-to-know-about-brian-daboll-head-coach-buffalo-bills-joe-schoen
    Supports: Bills offensive coordinator role and 2020 AP Assistant Coach of the Year.
  4. University of Rochester — https://uofrathletics.com/news/2022/1/29/football-brian-daboll-97-named-nfls-new-york-giants-head-coach.aspx
    Supports: University affiliation, Giants hiring, and Super Bowl wins with the Patriots.
  5. Alabama Athletics — https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/brian-daboll/817
    Supports: Alabama offensive coordinator appointment and prior NFL experience.
  6. French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Daboll
    Supports: Birthplace in Welland, Ontario, Giants tenure, and coaching history.