Ben Solomon for The New York Times
The Giants, a storied N.F.L. franchise that for decades prized patient, stable management, began its third overhaul in five seasons after firing Coach Pat Shurmur on Monday. While the dismissal of Shurmur, who compiled a 9-23 record in two seasons, was expected, the move nonetheless left the team in unfamiliar territory yet again as it searches for a new on-field leader.
The team’s general manager, Dave Gettleman, whose job was considered to be in jeopardy, survived the latest upheaval. But his plans to resurrect the moribund Giants after six losing seasons in the last seven years are unclear.