While Freeman is reportedly staying in college, and Tomlin may or may not take some time off, Harbaugh is definitely looking to land a new gig this offseason. The longtime Baltimore Ravens head coach, who was fired last Tuesday, has already met with New York Giants executive Chris Mara, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post.
Though they won only four games this past season, the Giants have a lot to offer a coach like Harbaugh. They have a promising quarterback in Jaxson Dart, young difference-makers like Brian Burns and Malik Nabers, and the fifth overall pick in April’s draft.
New York is far from Harbaugh’s only option this offseason. According to Dianna Russini and Ian O’Connor of The Athletic, the Giants, Atlanta Falcons, and Tennessee Titans are the early favorites to land Harbaugh in 2026.
The Falcons have a strong overall roster, while the Titans have their own promising young quarterback in Cam Ward.
Per Russini and O’Connor, the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins have also shown some interest in Harbaugh, as have television executives:
“A source close to the process said that several major networks have shown preliminary interest in Harbaugh in case negotiations with NFL teams break down and he decides to take a year away from coaching.”
It certainly feels unlikely that Harbaugh will step away this year, though with so many options, he may not reach a rapid conclusion about his next move, either.