Feb. 4, 2026, 5:35 a.m. ET
The New York Giants are hiring Matt Robinson as their assistant defensive line coach, continuing the influx of talent from head coach John Harbaugh’s former Baltimore Ravens staff.
Robinson, who spent five seasons with the Ravens (2021-2025), most recently served as outside linebackers coach. He joined Baltimore in 2021 as a defensive coaching fellow, progressed to defensive backs in 2022, defensive quality control (focusing on the front) in 2023, and assisted the defensive line in 2024.
During his tenure, the Ravens boasted one of the NFL’s top defenses, including ranking first in rush defense in multiple seasons — allowing the fewest rushing yards per game (80.1), yards per rush (3.6), and opponent rushing first downs (69) in 2024 — while finishing second in sacks (54) and quarterback hits (115).
A University of Maryland product, Robinson played defensive end/outside linebacker from 2010-2014, tallying 198 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, and other contributions across 39 games. After an undrafted stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars ended due to injury, he transitioned to coaching, serving as a graduate assistant at UConn (2017-18) and defensive quality control at Maryland (2019-20).
The move, first reported by CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, bolsters the Giants’ defensive staff with experienced Ravens-developed talent familiar with Harbaugh’s schemes.
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