Jan. 14, 2026, 2:42 p.m. ET
The New York Giants are going all-in on John Harbaugh, pulling out all the stops to land the recently fired Baltimore Ravens head coach as their next leader.
Harbaugh, a Super Bowl champion with a proven track record of building winning cultures, is conducting an in-person interview at the team’s East Rutherford facility on Wednesday.
Reports indicate the Giants are prepared to meet his lofty salary demands, potentially reaching $20 million per season, underscoring the franchise’s desperation for stability after years of turmoil.
Ownership views Harbaugh as the dream hire to restore the organization’s identity, similar to the Tom Coughlin era. Former coach Coughlin has personally reached out to vouch for the franchise, while Eli Manning and Brian Daboll have also called to sell the vision.
After reviewing the 2025 Giants film, Harbaugh reportedly found “a lot to be excited about.” Despite competition from other teams and concerns over quarterback stability, the Giants remain the clear favorites.
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This high-stakes pursuit carries significant risk, but co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch are betting big on Harbaugh to revive Big Blue.
The Atlanta Falcons, reportedly, pose more of a risk to the Giants than the Tennessee Titans, who are also trying to secure an interview with Harbaugh.
