New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach
(CNN) — The first big move of the NFL head coach hiring cycle has been made by the New York Giants.
The Giants have hired Super Bowl-winning head coach John Harbaugh for their vacancy. They were one of nine NFL teams with an opening at head coach.
“I want to thank John Mara, Steve Tisch, Chris Mara, and Joe Schoen for the opportunity to lead the New York Giants,” Harbaugh said in a statement Saturday. “To serve as this franchise’s head coach is a tremendous honor. I come from a football family, and I have deep respect for the history and tradition of this organization.
“I’m excited to begin assembling our staff and getting to work building our team. I would like to sincerely thank Steve Bisciotti and the Baltimore Ravens organization for 18 remarkable years, including the opportunity to become a head coach in the National Football League.
“My family and I are grateful for the welcome we’ve already felt, and we look forward to becoming part of the Giants family.”
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the deal is for five years.
Harbaugh, 63, was highly sought after following his firing last week by the Baltimore Ravens, where he spent 18 seasons.
He had interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday and, according to multiple reports, had planned to meet with the Tennessee Titans on Thursday. Multiple outlets reported Harbaugh interviewed with the Giants in person on Wednesday.
Of the nine openings, the Giants – with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart showing potential – were considered one of the more enticing landing spots for a head coach despite New York’s 4-13 record. The Giants haven’t made a trip to the playoffs since the 2022 season.
Harbaugh led the Ravens to a Super Bowl title in the 2012 season. Baltimore defeated the San Francisco 49ers, who were coached by his brother, Jim Harbaugh, 34-31, in New Orleans in Super Bowl XLVII.
With Baltimore, John Harbaugh compiled a 180-113 regular-season record and was 13-11 in the postseason. He guided the Ravens to 12 playoff appearances and four AFC title games.
The Ravens had been a preseason favorite to appear in the Super Bowl next month in Santa Clara, California, but the team was eliminated from the playoffs after losing a heartbreaker to division rival Pittsburgh Steelers 26-24.
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