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“I’m Still General Manager of the Team”: Joe Schoen Makes Feelings Known on Giants Hiring Dawn Aponte as Senior VP of Football Ops & Strategy

Joe Schoen says Giants will consider all options for their top-five 2026 draft pick amid ongoing criticism of co-owner Steve Tisch's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

  • On Tuesday at the NFL Combine, Joe Schoen said he was open to trading the No. 5 overall pick at the 2026 NFL Draft and will keep all options open, including moving back or staying put.
  • Reporting on Jan. 30 and Feb. 12 showed email exchanges between Steve Tisch, the Giants co-owner, and Jeffrey Epstein, prompting criticism of the club and league for inaction.
  • On the roster front, Schoen noted edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux carries a $14.7 million cap hit and remains a potential trade candidate while he catches up on scouting after the coaching search.
  • As a consequence, Joe Schoen now faces questions about the Giants' response to Steve Tisch's ownership amid public outcry, while Roger Goodell could invoke the NFL personal conduct policy citing past owners Jerry Richardson and Daniel Snyder.
  • Under that pressure, Schoen must weigh drafting an offensive lineman if Jermaine Eluemunor leaves or adding a receiver beside Malik Nabers, amid a rebuild that went over 90% in losses.
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Elite Sports NY broke the news in on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
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