John Harbaugh accepts Giants' offer to become new coach
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John Harbaugh accepts Giants' offer to become new coach
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz and Jacob Camenker, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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John Harbaugh didn't need an extensive in-person tour to identify his desired next stop as an NFL head coach.
And on Thursday morning, he accepted a five-year deal to join theNew York Giants, multiple people familiar with the agreement told USA TODAY Sports. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because a deal had not yet been finalized.
The move comes on the heels of Harbaugh's in-person meeting with Giants brass on Wednesday, his first such connection with any team this offseason. Harbaugh had decided to take the weekend before narrowing down his choices and deciding which teams he had wanted to interview with.
Now, barring a setback with establishing the exact parameters of the agreement, he'll have his landing spot settled.
Jesse Minter is introduced as the next head coach of the Baltimore Ravens at press conference at Under Armour Performance Center on Jan. 29, 2026.
(Lexi Thompson, Imagn Images)
John Harbaugh was head coach of the Baltimore Ravens for 18 seasons, from 2008-2025. He compiled a record of 180-113 (.614 winning %). During Harbaugh's tenure, the Ravens made the playoffs 12 times, won the AFC North division title six times and won Super Bowl 47.
(Mark Konezny, Imagn Images)
John Harbaugh holds out the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
John Harbaugh compiled a 13-11 record in playoff games during his time as Baltimore Ravens head coach.
(Jim Rogash, Getty Images)
John Harbaugh led the Baltimore Ravens to the postseason in each of his first five seasons as the team's head coach.
(Jim McIsaac, Getty Images)
John Harbaugh's 180 wins as head coach ranks No. 14 on the NFL's all-time list.
(Charles LeClaire, US PRESSWIRE)
Brian Billick was head coach of the Baltimore Ravens for nine seasons, from 1999-2007. He compiled a record of 80-64 (.556 winning %). During Billick's tenure, the Ravens made the playoffs four times, won the AFC North division title two times and won Super Bowl XXXV.
(Greg Fiume, Getty Images)
Brian Billick celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV.
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During the 2000 season, Brian Billick's Baltimore Ravens featured one of the most dominant defenses in league history.
(NEIL BRAKE, AFP via Getty Images)
Ted Marchibroda was head coach of the Baltimore Ravens for three seasons, from 1996-98. He compiled a record of 16-31-1 (.344 winning %).
(US PRESSWIRE)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
Jesse Minter is introduced as the next head coach of the Baltimore Ravens at press conference at Under Armour Performance Center on Jan. 29, 2026.
(Lexi Thompson, Imagn Images)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
Jesse Minter is introduced as the next head coach of the Baltimore Ravens at press conference at Under Armour Performance Center on Jan. 29, 2026.
(Lexi Thompson, Imagn Images)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
John Harbaugh was head coach of the Baltimore Ravens for 18 seasons, from 2008-2025. He compiled a record of 180-113 (.614 winning %). During Harbaugh's tenure, the Ravens made the playoffs 12 times, won the AFC North division title six times and won Super Bowl 47.
(Mark Konezny, Imagn Images)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
John Harbaugh holds out the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)
4/10
How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
John Harbaugh compiled a 13-11 record in playoff games during his time as Baltimore Ravens head coach.
(Jim Rogash, Getty Images)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
John Harbaugh led the Baltimore Ravens to the postseason in each of his first five seasons as the team's head coach.
(Jim McIsaac, Getty Images)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
John Harbaugh's 180 wins as head coach ranks No. 14 on the NFL's all-time list.
(Charles LeClaire, US PRESSWIRE)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
Brian Billick was head coach of the Baltimore Ravens for nine seasons, from 1999-2007. He compiled a record of 80-64 (.556 winning %). During Billick's tenure, the Ravens made the playoffs four times, won the AFC North division title two times and won Super Bowl XXXV.
(Greg Fiume, Getty Images)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
Brian Billick celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV.
(US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
During the 2000 season, Brian Billick's Baltimore Ravens featured one of the most dominant defenses in league history.
(NEIL BRAKE, AFP via Getty Images)
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How have previous Baltimore Ravens head coaches fared?
Ted Marchibroda was head coach of the Baltimore Ravens for three seasons, from 1996-98. He compiled a record of 16-31-1 (.344 winning %).
(US PRESSWIRE)
Here's the latest on what we know about the Giants and Harbaugh:
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Report: John Harbaugh's Giants contract nears $100 million
Harbaugh's five-year deal with the Giants is expected to come with "a total value that nears $100 [million]", according to Jordan Schultz.
