Jan. 17, 2026, 3:55 p.m. ET
The New York Giants have hired John Harbaugh as head coach on a five-year deal reportedly worth $100 million, making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid coaches.
A notable aspect of the agreement, per Albert Breer, is that Harbaugh will report directly to ownership — a departure from New York’s typical structure and a concession to secure the Super Bowl-winning coach.
This arrangement has sparked speculation about general manager Joe Schoen’s future, with many interpreting it as diminishing his authority after reports of an internal power struggle just a day earlier.
Those alleged tensions centered on Schoen’s personnel control clashing with Harbaugh’s desire for significant input on roster and staffing decisions. In the end, it was much ado about nothing.
Harbaugh, 63, arrives after his dismissal from the Baltimore Ravens following an 8-9 season that ended an 18-year tenure.
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Ownership moved swiftly, finalizing the deal after a discreet interview process that outmaneuvered interest from other teams.
Known for discipline and consistent success, Harbaugh expressed excitement about the opportunity with the Giants’ young roster.
