New era in New York: Giants expected to hire John Harbaugh as head coach

John Harbaugh is set to become the next head coach of the New York Giants, according to NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo. The announcement follows the Giants' decision to fire Brian Daboll in November after a poor start to the season. Harbaugh, who previously led the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl victory, was a top candidate in the 2026 head coaching cycle. Despite interest from the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans, Harbaugh chose the Giants as his next team.

During his 18-year tenure with the Ravens, Harbaugh achieved a 180-113 regular-season record and led the team to six AFC North titles and a Super Bowl win. He was fired after the Ravens missed the playoffs in 2025. Harbaugh will aim to revitalize a Giants team that has not reached the Super Bowl since the 2011 season and has struggled with consistency, cycling through several head coaches in recent years.

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