Joe Schoen is the general manager of the New York Giants, a role he has held since January 2022, bringing over two decades of NFL scouting and personnel experience.[1][4] A three-year letterman at Iowa, where he played quarterback as a freshman and wide receiver thereafter, earning all-conference honors as a senior, Schoen entered the league in 2001 as a scouting assistant with the Carolina Panthers during their 1-15 season.[1][6] His early career advanced with the Panthers as an area scout from 2002 to 2007, contributing to the identification of franchise cornerstones like Julius Peppers, Jordan Gross, Thomas Davis Sr., and DeAngelo Williams.[1] Schoen then joined the Miami Dolphins as a national scout in 2008, rising to assistant director of scouting and director of player personnel by 2016.[1][2] From 2017 to 2021, he served as assistant general manager for the Buffalo Bills under Brandon Beane, aiding in the development of quarterback Josh Allen.[1][2] Hired by the Giants as their first outside general manager since 1979, Schoen inherited a roster that missed the playoffs in nine of the prior 10 seasons, overhauled it significantly—retaining only six key offensive and defensive players—and led the team to a 9-7-1 record and playoff berth in 2022.[2][3] Notable achievements include drafting cornerback Deonte Banks, who tied for the team lead with 11 passes defended in 2023, and trading two second-round picks (2024 and 2025) to acquire Pro Bowl edge rusher Brian Burns ahead of the 2024 draft.[1] He also allowed star running back Saquon Barkley to depart in free agency, prioritizing long-term team building.[3] As of late 2025, Schoen remains in his position amid reports that the Giants do not plan to part ways with him, continuing to shape the franchise through drafts emphasizing Senior Bowl evaluations and top-30 visits while leading the search for a new head coach.[4][5][7] Under his tenure, the Giants hold a 25-23-1 record with a 1-2 playoff mark.[2]