What Happened to Matt Nagy?

Matt Nagy's journey in professional football has seen him transition from a record-setting college quarterback to a respected NFL coach, marked by both significant successes and challenging periods. After a playing career in the Arena Football League, Nagy began his NFL coaching career as an intern with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2008, eventually becoming a coaches' assistant and offensive quality control coach under Andy Reid. When Reid moved to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2013, Nagy followed, starting as quarterbacks coach and later being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2016.

His success as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator, particularly during the 2017 season when he took over play-calling duties and helped lead the team to a division title, made him a highly sought-after head coaching candidate. In January 2018, Nagy was hired as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. His inaugural season was a resounding success, as he led the Bears to a 12-4 record, an NFC North division title, and earned the AP NFL Coach of the Year award. However, the team's offensive production declined in subsequent seasons, struggling to consistently rank in the top 20 in total yards. After three consecutive seasons without a winning record and an overall record of 34-31 (0-2 in playoffs), Nagy was fired by the Bears on January 10, 2022.

Following his dismissal from Chicago, Nagy returned to the Kansas City Chiefs in February 2022 as a senior assistant and quarterbacks coach. In this role, he contributed to the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVII victory in his first season back. He was then promoted to offensive coordinator for the Chiefs in February 2023, a position he held through the 2025 season. During his second stint as offensive coordinator, the Chiefs secured another Super Bowl title (Super Bowl LVIII). However, the 2025 season saw a downturn for the Chiefs' offense, finishing with a 6-11 record and missing the postseason for the first time in over a decade, with the offense ranking 21st in scoring and 20th in total offense.

With his contract expiring, the Chiefs and Nagy mutually agreed to part ways in January 2026, as Nagy sought an opportunity to be a primary play-caller. Despite interviewing for several head coaching vacancies, he ultimately accepted the offensive coordinator position with the New York Giants on February 3, 2026, under newly hired head coach John Harbaugh. In New York, Nagy is tasked with revitalizing the Giants' offense and developing second-year quarterback Jaxson Dart. This move allows Nagy to have significant control over the offensive scheme and play-calling, a key factor in his decision to join the Giants.