New York, January 15, 2026 – The New York Giants are poised to name former Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh as their next head coach, according to reports. While a deal isn’t finalized and contract details are still being negotiated, Harbaugh appears to have chosen the Giants as his next destination.
A Proven Winner Heads to the Meadowlands
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Harbaugh brings a Super Bowl title and extensive experience to a Giants franchise seeking stability.
- Harbaugh was dismissed by the Ravens on January 6 following a season-ending loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- During his 18 seasons with Baltimore, Harbaugh amassed a record of 180-113, including a Super Bowl XLVII victory in 2013.
- The Giants have struggled to find consistent success since Tom Coughlin’s departure after the 2015 season, cycling through four head coaches with losing records.
Harbaugh, who was fired by the Ravens after their season ended with a loss to the Steelers, leaves Baltimore as the franchise’s all-time winningest coach with a record of 180-113. He guided the Ravens to a Super Bowl XLVII championship in 2013 and earned Coach of the Year honors in 2019.
Recent Struggles in Baltimore Didn’t Dim Demand
Despite a recent downturn in playoff success – winning only three postseason games in the last 11 years after a strong start with 10 wins in his first seven seasons – Harbaugh was reportedly confident about returning to the Ravens to pursue another Lombardi Trophy in 2026. However, Baltimore opted to seek a coach better suited to maximize the potential of two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson.
The swift interest in Harbaugh following his dismissal was remarkable. His agent indicated he received calls from seven different teams within 45 minutes of the news breaking, despite only six other head coaching vacancies existing at the time. Harbaugh formally interviewed with the Giants on Wednesday, with team owners John Mara and Steve Tisch reportedly in attendance, along with quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Replacing Brian Daboll and a History of Losing
Harbaugh is set to replace Brian Daboll, who compiled a 20-40-1 record during his four seasons with the Giants. Daboll initially found success, going 9-7-1 in 2022 and earning NFL Coach of the Year honors, even leading the team to a playoff upset over the Minnesota Vikings. However, the Giants regressed to a 6-11 record the following season and ultimately fell to 3-14 in 2024, leading to Daboll’s firing 10 games into the 2025 season.
The Giants have been searching for stability since Tom Coughlin’s resignation after the 2015 season. Each of the four full-time head coaches who followed finished with losing records. Over the past 10 seasons, the Giants have posted the second-worst record in the NFL at 55-109-1, trailing only the New York Jets.
Giants’ Coaches Since Tom Coughlin (2016)
*denotes interim
| Mike Kafka* | 2025 | 2-5 |
| Brian Daboll | 2022-25 | 20-40-1 |
| Joe Judge | 2020-21 | 10-23 |
| Pat Shurmur | 2018-19 | 9-23 |
| Steve Spagnuolo* | 2017* | 1-3 |
| Ben McAdoo | 2016-17 | 13-15 |
Despite their recent struggles, the Giants were considered one of the most attractive head coaching vacancies this offseason.
New York holds the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and possesses a promising core of young talent, including quarterback Jaxson Dart, running back Cam Skattebo, wide receiver Malik Nabers, and a strong defensive line featuring Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence II, and Abdul Carter. The arrival of Harbaugh offers renewed hope for a franchise seeking to return to consistent success.
