REPORT: Giants HC Joe Judge Fires OL Coach Marc Colombo After A Physical Altercation

The New York Giants made a surprising move on Wednesday, firing offensive line coach Marc Colombo.

The #Giants have fired offensive line coach Mark Colombo and are bringing in longtime NFL assistant Dave DeGuglielmo to replace him, per sources.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 18, 2020

The move comes as a surprise to many as the Giants offensive line had been playing really well during the team’s last two games. But as Mike Garafolo of NFL Network pointed out, the improved line play was in large part because of head coach Joe Judge’s increased involvement with the team’s offensive line:

If you're wondering why the #Giants are making a change at OL coach at a time when they're playing better up front, see this clip from @gmfb Weekend the other day. Joe Judge has devoted more time to helping coach the line recently. pic.twitter.com/qQEUP29ziq

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 18, 2020

What makes this story bizarre is that there was reportedly a physical confrontation between Joe Judge and the now former Giants offensive line coach Marc Colombo. According to Jason McIntrye, Judge and Colombo got into an actual fistfight this morning:

SCOOP: I'm told NY Giants coaches Joe Judge and Marc Colombo got into a fistfight this morning.

Punches thrown. I'm told Colombo got the better of him, and Judge fired him instantly. https://t.co/O2DmYNnkmW

— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) November 18, 2020

The Giants disputed this report, saying that Colombo was not happy with the decision and there was a verbal altercation, but nothing physical:

Told same. Marc Colombo wasn’t pleased by Joe Judge’s decision and let it be known verbally. But nothing physical, according to sources. https://t.co/37yTF4L4Fa

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) November 18, 2020

The Giants replaced Colombo with Dave DeGuglielmo who was the former Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins offensive line coach.