Report: Giants expected to hire Harbaugh as coach

The New York Giants are working to finalize an agreement to hire John Harbaugh as head coach, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The reported deal is not done, as the two sides are still negotiating contract numbers. However, Harbaugh is ready to accept the offer from the Giants, barring any setbacks, according to Schefter.

Harbaugh became the top head coaching candidate available after the Baltimore Ravens fired him last week, following 18 seasons, six AFC North titles, and one Super Bowl title together. Several other teams, including the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans, also showed strong interest in hiring him. He was expected to meet with the Titans on Thursday.

The 63-year-old had an in-person interview with the Giants on Wednesday. First-round quarterback Jaxson Dart was reportedly involved in the meeting. Harbaugh left New York's facility without a deal, but he's expected to reach an agreement with the team shortly.

Adding Harbaugh would be a massive move by the Giants, who've been looking to replace Brian Daboll after firing him midway through the 2025 season. The club finished the campaign with offensive coordinator Mike Kafka as its interim head coach.

Harbaugh will inherit a 4-13 team that hasn't reached the playoffs since 2022. However, the Giants will enter the offseason with promising playmakers under rookie contracts on both sides of the ball, including Dart, wide receiver Malik Nabers, running back Cam Skattebo, and pass-rusher Abdul Carter, among others. New York also owns the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Harbaugh established himself as one of the NFL's best coaches during his time with the Ravens, posting a 193-124 record from 2008-25, including the playoffs. The 2019 Coach of the Year led Baltimore to a Super Bowl title during the 2012 season.

The Ravens posted several successful campaigns under Harbaugh's watch, but failed to make another Super Bowl run in recent years despite rostering two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson. The franchise opted to part ways with Harbaugh after missing the playoffs with an 8-9 record this season.

The Giants have had six different head coaches since 2016, including interim coaches.

New York is expected to become the first team to fill its head coaching job this cycle. Eight vacancies remain around the NFL, including the Ravens.