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Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens
After a disappointing 2025 NFL season, the New York Giants may have a bright future ahead, as they have a talented young core on offense led by rising star quarterback Jaxson Dart and appear to be on the verge of hiring former Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh to be Brian Daboll’s successor on the sideline.
Even though it seems like a foregone conclusion that Harbaugh will be the new head coach of the Giants, a deal between the storied franchise and the former Baltimore Ravens head coach has not yet been made official, with negotiations ongoing.
John Harbaugh’s Status With Giants Getting Cryptic Updates
GettyHead coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens
Even though it seems like it is only a matter of time before Harbaugh will be named the new head coach of the Giants, the two sides are still negotiating on a deal, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated.
The Giants and John Harbaugh’s camp have worked thru negotiations today, may touch base again tonight, and talks will likely spill into the weekend, per sources. Everything’s on track, but with moving parts in the organization, some grey area on structure needs to be solidified.
“The Giants and John Harbaugh’s camp have worked through negotiations today, may touch base again tonights, and talks will likely spill into the weekend, per sources. Everything’s on track, but with moving parts in the organization, some grey area on structure needs to be solidified.”
Despite the deal not being done with Harbaugh, which always leads to speculation that things will get derailed, it appears to be nothing but a matter of time, according to Connor Hughes of SNY.
I keep being told the same thing on John Harbaugh: “It’s close.”
No fear from #Giants of this falling through. Matter of when not if.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Harbaugh will be the next head coach of the New York franchise.
“My understanding after talking to sources involved in this thing,” Rapoport said. “Is that John Harbaugh is still expected to be the Giants head coach. This deal, which is a five-year deal likely around $100 million, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NFL is expected to get done.”
However, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post, there’s “no hurry” to get a deal done with Harbaugh.
Word is the Giants and John Harbaugh are on a “good path” toward finalizing the deal to make the head coaching hiring official. “No hurry” was also expressed. This might linger into the night and go into tomorrow. Part of the process.
Despite no deal having been officially announced between Harbaugh and the Giants, it appears a foregone conclusion that he will be the team’s new leader on the sideline, setting up a potentially promising future for the New York franchise.
Harbaugh Getting a Push From Giants Legends
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Along with all signs pointing to Harbaugh being the new head coach of the Giants and potentially getting the storied franchise back on the right track to competing in the NFC, the former Ravens’ leader on the sideline is getting endorsements from two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning and as well as the man he’ll be replacing in Daboll, according to Ian O’Connor of The Athletic.
Eli Manning and Brian Daboll are among the voices who have called John Harbaugh to give him a strong recommendation on Jaxson Dart and the Giants. Daboll showing some class here. Good for him.
Considering Harbaugh’s resume and reputation around the league, he doesn’t need the endorsement of Manning or Daboll, but it can’t hurt as the Giants and the one-time Super Bowl champion work toward coming to terms on a long-term deal.
The real question moving forward is whether Harbaugh can get this team back on track, especially considering he’ll have some talented young players leading the charge in Dart, Cam Skattebo and Malik Nabers.
Ryan Ward is a longtime credentialed writer covering the NBA and NFL. He has over 15 years of experience in the sports industry from writing, editing, social media management and podcasting. He has covered the Lakers and Raiders for Medium Large Sports, with a previous stint at ClutchPoints. Ward is a Los Angeles native from the United Kingdom, who now resides in Colorado.
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