A source close to John Harbaugh says he is not tipping his hand on where he wants to go next. The former Baltimore Ravens head coach has several teams interested in him. The New York Giants stand out as one of his top choices. The Giants hope he will come in for an official visit soon.
Harbaugh left the Ravens last week after 18 seasons. He won Super Bowl 47 with them back in 2013. His record there was strong, with 160 wins against 96 losses. The team made the playoffs 11 times under him. But the last few years brought more questions. The Ravens fired him after a tough 2025 season. Now at 63, Harbaugh looks for his next job.
Several teams want to talk to him. The Giants, Atlanta Falcons, and Tennessee Titans lead the pack. The Miami Dolphins and Cleveland Browns show interest too. Harbaugh plans to meet with the Giants, Falcons, and Titans by the end of this weekend.
He feels encouraged that Giants owner John Mara plans to join the meeting. Mara has been dealing with cancer. Former Giants quarterback Eli Manning reached out to Harbaugh to pitch the team.
The Giants fired Brian Daboll in November after a bad run. They finished 4-13 last season. General manager Joe Schoen leads the search now. He has talked to Harbaugh often since the firing. Giants executive Chris Mara met Harbaugh for lunch in Baltimore on Sunday. The team act aggressively in their chase. They see Harbaugh as their top pick.
Harbaugh has looked at Giants game film from 2025. He focused on rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Sources say he found a lot to get excited about. Dart gives the team young talent to build around. The Giants have other pieces too. But they need a coach to turn things around. Harbaugh’s experience could help. He knows how to win in the NFL.
Other teams make strong cases. The Falcons interviewed Harbaugh on Monday. They offer a path to the NFC South title. The Titans have the top pick from the last draft, Cam Ward. They sit with lots of cap space. Harbaugh holds the leverage here. He can pick where he fits best.
The Giants met the Rooney Rule last week. They interviewed Raheem Morris and Antonio Pierce, both minority candidates. That lets them offer Harbaugh the job right away if talks go well. Other teams might wait. This gives New York an edge.
Fans watch closely. Some predict Harbaugh lands in Atlanta instead. But Giants insiders stay hopeful. They think the team’s history and market appeal are for him. Winning in New York carries weight. Former coach Tom Coughlin reached out to support the Giants.
Harbaugh might not travel much. He could ask teams to come to him in Baltimore. Interviews start soon. The order matters. If he likes one team early, he might end the process there.
This coaching cycle runs hot. Seven teams need head coaches. Harbaugh stands out with his resume. No one else brings a Super Bowl win and long success.
The Giants need this right. Their fans grew tired of losing. Harbaugh could bring stability. He handles players well and builds tough teams.
No deal yet. Talks continue. The weekend brings more news. Giants fans hope Harbaugh chooses them. Other names float around. Like Kevin Stefanski from the Browns. But Harbaugh tops the list for now.
Harbaugh stays quiet on his choice. He weighs options carefully. Teams wait for his move. This story develops fast. More updates come as meetings happen.
