Giants reportedly rent John Harbaugh as subsequent head coach

[ad_1] The New York Giants are getting the man they have been pushing for since he grew to become out there: John Harbaugh.

The Giants and Harbaugh reportedly finalized their deal on Saturday, in line with a number of stories. The deal is predicted to be 5 years in size and with a complete worth of $100 million — one of many largest contracts within the league — in line with NFL reporter Jordan Schultz.

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“That is the New York Giants,” Harbaugh stated, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. “I’m proud and honored to the top coach of this historic franchise, and particularly excited to work with the Mara and Tisch households. However most of all, I can’t wait to get began with the nice gamers on this soccer staff to see what we will accomplish collectively.”

Harbaugh turns into the Giants' fifth head coach (seven counting interims) since Tom Coughlin resigned in January 2016. Former Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken is reportedly anticipated to affix Harbaugh on his employees.

The Giants' curiosity in Harbaugh was apparent from the second he grew to become out there. The staff was instantly reported to be focusing on the coach after he was let go by the Ravens, and the curiosity was mutual, with Harbaugh reportedly watching movie of Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (in addition to Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward).

That dance culminated in an odd sequence of occasions on Wednesday earlier than Harbaugh's rent. The Giants managed to get the primary interview with the coach, who was additionally planning to satisfy with the Titans and Atlanta Falcons. A lot was made concerning the Giants "not letting him out of the constructing," however he did simply that and went house to Baltimore.

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Usually, a coach resisting a "large push," because the Giants' pitch was described by one reporter, would imply a deal is not imminent, however Harbaugh was apparently nonetheless on the telephone and able to begin speaking numbers about his first Giants contract.

Harbaugh was the highest identify on the teaching market Harbaugh coached the Ravens for 18 seasons earlier than being fired this cycle after closing out a disappointing 8-9 season. He was 180-113 with the Ravens within the common season and led the staff to a Tremendous Bowl victory in 2013.

Whereas it was solely the sixth time he missed the playoffs with the Ravens, Harbaugh has struggled to advance within the playoffs since successful the Tremendous Bowl. The final time the Ravens gained a number of playoff video games in a season was 2012-13. Since 2014, Harbaugh's playoff file is 3-6.

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Now that he is with the Giants, it will likely be a very long time earlier than Harbaugh has a reunion with the Ravens, barring a Tremendous Bowl matchup. The 2 groups aren't scheduled to play within the common season till 2028.

Harbaugh received his begin with the Philadelphia Eagles underneath Ray Rhodes and Andy Reid as a particular groups and defensive backs coach within the early 2000s.

Harbaugh is the Giants' prize for a troublesome 12 months The Giants completed 4-13 in 2025 and missed the playoffs for the eighth time in 9 seasons. After dropping their opening three video games and beginning 2-8, the Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was named interim head coach for the rest of the common season.

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It was one other season to neglect for the Giants. Star large receiver Malik Nabers was misplaced for the season after tearing his ACL in Week 4; rookie operating again Cam Skattebo, who rapidly grew to become a fan favourite, suffered a dislocated ankle in Week 8 that required season-ending surgical procedure; and the first-year quarterback Dart required 5 concussion evaluations and missed time after being recognized with one as his aggressive operating type got here underneath query.

There have been indicators of enchancment, nonetheless, and if the roster can stay wholesome, Harbaugh might assist information the Giants to a extra profitable 2026 season. The Giants noticed 38.7 extra complete yards per recreation offensively, with will increase in common passing and dashing yards per recreation, in addition to factors scored. There have been some down years on the defensive facet, however Brian Burns completed second within the NFL with a career-high 16.5 sacks.

Assist might be on its method come April's NFL Draft because the Giants shall be choosing fifth total, the fourth time prior to now 5 seasons that they are going to have a top-six choice.