The New York Giants’ organizational shake-up is accelerating, and now the franchise has taken its clearest step yet toward a full reboot. According to team sources, the Giants have officially identified Philadelphia Eagles assistant general manager Alec Halaby as the top candidate to take over the GM role should they part ways with Joe Schoen after the season.
After firing head coach Brian Daboll mid-season and watching the roster spiral into another losing stretch, the franchise has privately acknowledged the need for a bold, modern direction. That shift has brought Halaby—one of the NFL’s fastest-rising executives—firmly into focus.
A Modern Mind for a New Era
Halaby, 38, has spent 16 seasons inside one of football’s most innovative front offices, learning directly from Eagles GM Howie Roseman. His analytical, forward-thinking approach is widely viewed as the future of team building, and the Giants believe he could help overhaul their entire infrastructure from scouting to cap management.
Team officials reportedly see Halaby as the ideal architect to modernize New York’s football operation—something the franchise has struggled to do consistently over the past decade.
“He represents the evolution we’ve needed,” one high-ranking source said. “If we’re starting over, we want to start smarter.”
Why Halaby Leads the Pack
While other names remain in consideration—including Detroit’s Ray Agnew and Indianapolis’ Ed Dodds—Halaby has surged to the top for several reasons:
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Elite pedigree under Howie Roseman
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Data-driven decision-making
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Strong reputation as a future GM
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A philosophy aligned with where the league is headed
Internally, the Giants view Halaby as not just a candidate, but a potential long-term franchise builder.
A Signal of What’s Coming
Though Joe Schoen has not been officially dismissed, the Giants’ endorsement of Halaby as their preferred successor sends a strong message. The franchise appears ready to turn the page on its current leadership, and Halaby is the figure they want setting the tone for the next era.
With the season nearing its close and the Giants bracing for more changes, Halaby has emerged not just as an option—but as the option to take the stage and reshape New York from the ground up.
If ownership pulls the trigger, the Giants’ next chapter may be built on analytics, innovation, and a fresh identity—and Alec Halaby would be the one leading the charge.
