The New York Giants saw major strides taken from rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. in 2024. The Giants needed someone to step up following the departure of superstar Saquon Barkley in the offseason and Tracy answered that call.
Helping develop Tracy and the rest of the Giants’ rushers was running backs coach Joel Thomas. The veteran assistant coach was an exciting hire for the G-Men last offseason. However, just one season later, Thomas is departing.
According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Thomas is returning to the New Orleans Saints, the team he was with prior to being hired by the Giants:
“Can confirm that Joel Thomas is coming back to New Orleans to coach the running backs,” Underhill reported.