The New York Giants have implemented a significant organizational shift under head coach John Harbaugh. General manager Joe Schoen has been relegated to running the franchise's scouting staff and department, while Dawn Aponte, the new senior VP of football operations and strategy, now oversees all other aspects of the team's football operations.
Aponte reports directly to Harbaugh, who has final say in personnel matters and reports directly to ownership. This structure reduces Schoen's role significantly, aligning with expectations that Harbaugh would establish a more head coach-centric organization. Despite having final say, Harbaugh still relies on Schoen to manage the scouting process and player selection, even though he's not a general manager.