Senior vice president of football operations Kevin Abrams is exiting the New York Giants after a 27‑year stretch that included two Super Bowl titles and a stint as interim general manager in 2017. His departure arrives on the second day of John Harbaugh’s tenure, signaling a sweeping front‑office reset.

Harbaugh wasted no time, informing defensive staff that several assistants will not return, including special‑teams coordinator Michael Ghorbial and defensive line coach Andre Patterson, who coached through prostate cancer. A request to interview Ravens special‑teams guru Chris Horton was rebuffed, underscoring Harbaugh’s unprecedented authority to report directly to ownership rather than GM Joe Schoen.

The shake‑up clears space for Harbaugh to import familiar Ravens personnel, a move that could reshape the Giants’ schematics on both sides of the ball. Fans will watch the upcoming training‑camp roster cuts and any announced hires, while the front office must rebuild the cap strategy Abrams once managed.