Giants interim head coach Mike Kafka announced that he had fired defensive coordinator Shane Bowen on Monday, a day after yet another fourth-quarter collapse as the Giants fell to the Lions, 34-27, in overtime.

It was the team's sixth straight loss and fifth loss this season in which the Giants (2-10) coughed up a double-digit lead, tying an NFL record, according to ESPN.

Outside linebackers coach Charlie Bullen, who’s been on the staff since 2024, was named the interim defensive coordinator.

“I have a lot of faith in Charlie,” Kafka said Monday. “Obviously, these decisions aren’t easy. Shane is a good person, he is a good man, he is a good coach. The results just weren’t where we wanted them to be. Charlie is going to step up for us and rally the group. The defensive staff will rally a

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