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Fired New York Giants Coach Ben McAdoo Looks to Exit New Jersey Mansion

Former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo is cutting his losses in New Jersey, selling a four-bedroom, six-bath home he picked up in 2016 for $2.2 million. The list price is $2.97 million.

McAdoo, 40, bought the house five months after being named the team’s head coach. 2016 was a strong season for the Giants, who advanced to the playoffs as a wild card, but fell to the Green Bay Packers amid controversy over players partying. The 2017 season was disastrous, with McAdoo leading the team to a 2-10 record before being fired midseason.

He’s leaving behind a 7,500-square-foot, two-story, Hamptons-esque home on 2 acres in the wealthy enclave of Franklin Lakes, best known in pop culture as the neighborhood of “Real Housewives of New Jersey” stars Caroline Manzo and Jacqueline Laurita.

McAdoo’s home certainly looks ready for its close-up. Built in 2006, it’s located down a long, heavily wooded driveway. Double glass doors open to a simple, traditional foyer. Just off the entrance, there’s a formal dining room and an office with big windows.

The open kitchen has a pentagonal center island, stone countertops, a full backsplash, and a Viking gas range. The kitchen has a double-height ceiling with a second-floor balcony that overlooks the kitchen.

There are two family rooms off the kitchen: The first has a coffered ceiling, fireplace, and built-in bookcase, while the other has a fireplace with a two-story stone facade. Both rooms have French doors that open to the backyard.

The home’s backyard features a pool and spa, wooden deck, fireplace, and kitchen.

Elsewhere, the home has a three-car garage; two laundry rooms; an unfinished, walkout basement; whole-house generator; water filtration system; and smart controls, according to the listing.

McAdoo coached college teams through 2004, when he signed on with the New Orleans Saints. After a brief stint on the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff, he joined the Green Bay Packers as an assistant, helping the team win the Super Bowl in 2010.

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