Report: Giants' Garrett expected to return for 2nd season

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett is expected to return despite the struggles his unit endured in 2020, a source told ESPN's Jordan Raanan.

The Giants ranked 31st in yards and points this season and were particularly deficient in the passing game where they placed 29th.

Still, general manager David Gettleman expressed hope after the season that Garrett would be back in 2021, citing a desire for continuity around young quarterback Daniel Jones. Garrett was reportedly a candidate to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers before the franchise selected Brandon Staley to fill the vacancy.

"As far as the potential of Jason leaving, of course, it makes you a little antsy," Gettleman said in early January. "Just imagine, anybody, any of you guys, having your fourth editor in four years. It's the same thing. It's no different. We'll adjust and adapt and do what we have to do, and obviously, anything we do moving forward, Daniel is a big part of it."

Garrett was a high-profile addition to Joe Judge's staff a year ago. At the time, he was coming off a nine-year stint as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys.

The 54-year-old didn't offer a clear response near the end of the season when asked if he would return for a second year. He was seemingly placed in an awkward position in November when Judge fired offensive line coach Marc Colombo, who Garrett brought with him to New York.

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