Giants Aim to Hire John Harbaugh as Head Coach

New York Giants are finalizing a deal with former Ravens coach John Harbaugh, seeking to revitalize their team.

Giants Close In on John Harbaugh as Next Head Coach

The New York Giants are finalizing an agreement to hire longtime Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh as their next head coach, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Wednesday night. While the deal is not yet complete and contract details are still being negotiated, there is strong momentum toward an agreement, with one source noting that “there is still a lot to work through.” Barring any setbacks, Harbaugh is expected to accept the Giants’ offer and be officially hired in the near future.

Harbaugh, 63, spent the past 18 seasons with the Ravens, compiling a 180-113 record and winning a Super Bowl before being fired last week following a missed playoff berth. The Giants, who have gone 7-27 over the past two seasons, view Harbaugh as a proven leader capable of stabilizing and rebuilding the franchise after the November firing of Brian Daboll. New York made an aggressive push to land Harbaugh, bringing him in for an in-person interview before other interested teams, and ownership is optimistic that his experience and track record can help reverse the team’s recent struggles.