New York Giants: Freddie Kitchens officially joins staff as tight ends coach

New York Giants, Freddie Kitchens, Cleveland Browns

Dec 29, 2019; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens walks the sideline against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Giants have worked diligently to build out their coaching staff after hiring Joe Judge to replace Pat Shurmur as their head coach. The latest official word is that former Cleveland Browns’ HC Freddie Kitchens will join the Giants as their tight end coach.

Both Judge and Kitchens have experience with one another at Mississippi State, a place where Judge considered going as their head coach before signing on with Big Blue.

Former Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens is joining the Giants as their tight ends coach, per source (confirming @BruceFeldmanCFB report). This time it’s a done deal. Kitchens and new Giants head coach Joe Judge worked together back at Mississippi State.

— Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) January 27, 2020

Kitchens has a sharp offensive mind and will bring a unique skill-set to the Giants, and his head coaching experience should help Judge adapt to the new role. Paired with Jason Garrett on offense, formerly of the Dallas Cowboys, the Giants have a strong offensive presence behind second-year quarterback, Daniel Jones.