Who is the New York Giants’ Defensive Coordinator?

New York Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen works during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in Atlanta. The Falcons defeated the Giants 34-7.
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  • Shane Bowen enters his second season as Giants' defensive coordinator.
  • Before New York, Bowen worked under Mike Vrabel as the Titans' DC.
  • Bowen has seven years of college football coaching experience.

Shane Bowen enters his second year as Giants’ defensive coordinator. 

Bowen joined the Giants following an extended spell working on the Titans’ defense. He joined Tennessee in 2018 and worked two roles over six years:

  • 2018-20: Outside Linebackers Coach
  • 2021-23: Defensive Coordinator

From a points allowed standpoint, Bowen led his best defense in 2021. That year, Tennessee ranked sixth in points allowed per game. 

In the three years since: 14th, 16th and 20th, respectively. 

Before Tennessee, Bowen spent two years with the Texans. From 2016-17, he worked as a defensive assistant under Bill O’Brien. 

Prior to joining the NFL coaching ranks, Bowen amassed seven years of college experience. 

He started as a student/grad assistant with Georgia Tech. He also spent 2012 as an Ohio State grad assistant. 

Then, Bowen worked three seasons at Kennesaw State as linebackers coach before vaulting to the NFL. 

Previous New York Giants Defensive Coordinators

YearDefensive Coordinator
2024Shane Bowen
2023Don Martindale
2022Don Martindale
2021Patrick Graham
2020Patrick Graham
2019James Bettcher
2018James Bettcher
2017Steve Spagnuolo
2016Steve Spagnuolo
2015Steve Spagnuolo

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.