The Jaguars’ general manager search is in full swing, with the team’s first round of interviews ongoing. Brandon Brown is among the candidates who have conducted a virtual meeting with the team so far, and he appears to be a name to watch closely.
Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports Brown (who is currently the Giants’ assistant general manager) has a similar vision to that of new head coach Liam Coen. The latter is playing a central role in Jacksonville’s GM search process despite the fact he is a first-time head coach. As a result, Dunleavy notes Brown could be a strong contender to land the position.
Connected to the Panthers’ and Chargers’ GM gigs last offseason, Brown was again heavily involved in the 2025 hiring cycle. He was among the candidates who interviewed twice with the Raiders before they ultimately hired John Spytek for the position. Brown’s first NFL came as a Jets intern in 2012, and he has held a number of titles across his time with Boston College and later the Colts, Eagles and Giants.
Coen’s preferred GM hire appeared to be his (and Spytek’s) former Buccaneers colleague Mike Greenberg. Since his decision to withdraw, though, the Jags have seen their list of targets expand. External candidates (along with at least one internal one in the form of interim general manager Ethan Waugh) are being considered, and the team hopes to have a hire in place by the start of the Combine (February 24).
Brown has never been a GM in his career, and pairing him with a rookie head coach would be a notable departure from the Trent Baalke-Doug Pederson pairing which had been in place the past three years. Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see if he lands a second interview in the near future.
Via PFR’s GM Search Tracker, here is a look at how things are shaping up for the Jaguars:
- Chad Alexander, assistant general manager (Chargers): Interview requested
- Brandon Brown, assistant general manager (Giants): Interviewed 2/13; strong candidate?
- Trey Brown, senior personnel executive (Bengals): Interviewed 2/12
- Ian Cunningham, assistant general manager (Bears): Interview requested
- James Gladstone, scouting director (Rams): Interviewed 2/12
- Terrance Gray, vice president of player personnel (Bills): Interviewed 2/12
- Mike Greenberg, assistant general manager (Buccaneers): Declined interview
- Jon Robinson, former general manager (Titans): One of top candidates?; Interviewed 2/13
- Josh Williams, director of scouting and football operations (49ers): Interviewed 2/11
Nobody associated with the current Giants front office should be considered for anything
If Brown signs with Jacksonville as GM then under the Minority compensation rules the Giants would receive two third round picks.