Newly hired New York Giants assistant already leaving for Raiders

[ASFN Admin]

In a surprising turn, just days after the New York Giants finalized their 2026 coaching staff, assistant defensive line coach Matt Robinson is departing for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Robinson was hired by new Giants head coach John Harbaugh earlier this offseason, following Harbaugh from the Baltimore Ravens, where Robinson spent five seasons (2021-2025).

Another change: Giants assistant defensive line coach Matt Robinson, who left his job as Baltimore’s outside linebackers coach this off-season to go to New York, is now going to the Raiders as their secondary coach, per source. The Giants gave their permission, and supported…

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 15, 2026

He most recently served as the Ravens' outside linebackers coach in 2025, after progressing through roles including defensive coaching fellow, defensive backs coach, defensive quality control (front-focused), and defensive line assistant.

The Giants announced their full staff on Friday, listing Robinson in the assistant defensive line position under coordinator Dennard Wilson and alongside defensive line coach Dennis Johnson. The hire added Ravens continuity to Harbaugh's new regime.

Robinson will join the Raiders as secondary coach under head coach Klint Kubiak and defensive coordinator Rob Leonard, a former Baltimore colleague.

The Giants granted permission and supported the move.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Newly hired New York Giants assistant already leaving for Raiders

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