March 9, 2026, 12:57 p.m. ET
The New York Giants have agreed to terms with tight end Isaiah Likely on a three-year deal, reports NFL insider Jordan Schultz.
This move reunites Likely with head coach John Harbaugh, who recently took over the Giants after his long tenure with the Baltimore Ravens.
Likely, a 6-foot-4, 245-pound tight end, was selected by the Ravens in the fourth round (141st overall) of the 2022 NFL draft out of Coastal Carolina. Over four seasons in Baltimore, he compiled 135 receptions for 1,568 yards and 15 touchdowns across 57 games, often serving as a reliable complement to Mark Andrews, particularly in the red zone.
Likely’s standout year came in 2024 with career highs of 42 catches for 477 yards and six scores, though a foot injury limited him in 2025.
The signing addresses the Giants’ need for a dynamic pass-catching tight end amid roster changes. Harbaugh’s familiarity with Likely, praised for his fit in a disciplined, high-intensity culture, makes this a logical addition.
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Likely, 25, sought a bigger role to “blossom,” and this deal provides that opportunity in New York.
