Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh to sign with the New York Giants
Updated: 8:19 AM EST Jan 15, 2026
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh did not stay unemployed too long, as he is set to sign a 5-year deal to become the next head coach of the New York Giants. Sources confirmed with WBAL-TV 11 News that Harbaugh has agreed to a reported 5-year deal that will make him one of the highest paid coached in the NFL. Details of the deal have not been made public, but Harbaugh becomes the first coach hired in this cycle just over a week after being fired from the Ravens.Harbaugh was the Giants’ top target, and they were aggressive early in the hiring period to get him. He was scheduled for an interview with the Tennessee Titans this week, but the Giants were determined to sign him.He joins an organization that was 4-13 last season and has only two winning seasons in the past decade. His winning ways (.614 career winning percentage) will be welcome in New York, and with a good young core in place, it should not take too long. Harbaugh will have a promising young quarterback in Jaxson Dart to build a foundation with, as well as several other young, talented players. Time will tell how this move will affect both franchises, but for now, the Giants have one of the NFL’s most successful coaches at the helm.
NEW YORK —
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh did not stay unemployed too long, as he is set to sign a 5-year deal to become the next head coach of the New York Giants.
Sources confirmed with WBAL-TV 11 News that Harbaugh has agreed to a reported 5-year deal that will make him one of the highest paid coached in the NFL. Details of the deal have not been made public, but Harbaugh becomes the first coach hired in this cycle just over a week after being fired from the Ravens.
Harbaugh was the Giants’ top target, and they were aggressive early in the hiring period to get him. He was scheduled for an interview with the Tennessee Titans this week, but the Giants were determined to sign him.
He joins an organization that was 4-13 last season and has only two winning seasons in the past decade. His winning ways (.614 career winning percentage) will be welcome in New York, and with a good young core in place, it should not take too long.
Harbaugh will have a promising young quarterback in Jaxson Dart to build a foundation with, as well as several other young, talented players. Time will tell how this move will affect both franchises, but for now, the Giants have one of the NFL’s most successful coaches at the helm.