What John Harbaugh, Giants said after his hiring as New York's new coach
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What John Harbaugh, Giants said after his hiring as New York's new coach
Nate Davis, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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Blue and white smoke has finally emanated from East Rutherford, New Jersey.
TheNew York Giantsand John Harbaugh have completed a deal to make him the team's next head coach, days after they agreed to join forces. His five-year package is expected to be worth in the neighborhood of $100 million, according to multiple reports.
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"I want to thank (owners) John Mara, Steve Tisch, Chris Mara, and (GM) Joe Schoen for the opportunity to lead theNew York Giants," Harbaugh said in a statement Saturday night. "To serve as this franchise's head coach is a tremendous honor. I come from a football family, and I have deep respect for the history and tradition of this organization.
"I'm excited to begin assembling our staff and getting to work building our team. I would like to sincerely thank Steve Bisciotti and theBaltimore Ravensorganization for 18 remarkable years, including the opportunity to become a head coach in the National Football League.
"My family and I are grateful for the welcome we've already felt, and we look forward to becoming part of the Giants family."
A news conference is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Schoen led the coaching search that quickly led the organization to Harbaugh.
"Joe Schoen presented us an outstanding group of candidates, which allowed us to be deliberate and confident in this decision," said John Mara, the Giants' president.
"Through numerous conversations, John consistently stood out for his conviction and vision for leading a winning organization, and we welcome him and his family to the Giants."
Harbaugh led theBaltimore Ravensto 12 playoff berths, six AFC North titles and one Super Bowl victory in his 18 seasons in Charm City. His record, including postseason, is 193-124.
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)
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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)
The Giants have made the playoffs just twice, winning one wild-card game under Daboll, since winning Super Bowl 46 nearly 14 years ago.
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