NFL Network's Good Morning Football analyzes the New York Giants' five-year deal to hire John Harbaugh as head coach, with the hosts reacting and weighing the implications for the team and NFC prospects.
John Harbaugh has been hired by the New York Giants as head coach on a five-year contract after an aggressive pursuit, signaling the start of a new era to reverse the team's recent struggles and inject Ravens-style playoff pedigree and a Super Bowl title into Big Blue.
Bleacher Report recaps the wild 2025 NFL coaching carousel, led by the Giants reportedly finalizing a five-year deal with John Harbaugh, and outlines the ongoing wave of 2026 head-coaching openings as analysts assess which teams gained stability and which may later regret their choices.
The New York Giants are poised to hire former Ravens coach John Harbaugh as their next head coach on a reported five-year, high‑paying deal, signaling a culture shift after firing Brian Daboll. Harbaugh, who won a Super Bowl with Baltimore, was Giants’ top choice and is set to join amid other interest from Atlanta and Tennessee. Todd Monken is expected to be part of his staff, and the move aims to restore the Giants to the NFC elite despite a 4-13 season in 2025, with QB Jaxson Dart and a mix of veterans and injuries on offense and defense.
John Harbaugh is reportedly headed to the New York Giants to become their next head coach on a multi-year deal that would make him one of the NFL’s highest-paid coaches, with offensive coordinator Todd Monken likely joining him; the move marks a major coaching shakeup in the AFC North as the Ravens and others reorganize their leadership.
Brian Daboll reportedly urged John Harbaugh to accept the New York Giants head coaching job, describing the meeting as significant; the Giants pressed Harbaugh with outreach from Tom Coughlin and Eli Manning, and are said to be willing to pay up to $20 million per year.
The Giants hosted John Harbaugh for an extended in-person interview that concluded without a contract, while Harbaugh is scheduled to meet with the Tennessee Titans next; New Jersey’s Giants appeared eager but did not close on a deal, keeping Harbaugh's options open as the Titans also pursue him.
John Harbaugh’s New Jersey meeting with the Giants did not settle the job, as he plans to hear pitches from the Titans and Falcons before deciding. The Giants could still be in play if he directs his agent to move forward, with Giants executives and Jaxson Dart meeting him on Steve Tisch’s plane as the search continues.
The New York Giants are pursuing John Harbaugh as their top target, reportedly willing to pay a premium (around $20 million per year) and assemble a top staff to land him, with Harbaugh scheduled for an in-person interview as he also contemplates visits to the Titans and Falcons; the Giants are exploring a shared-power arrangement with GM Joe Schoen in hopes of closing the deal quickly.
NFL.com’s roundup reports that the Giants will interview John Harbaugh for their head coaching job, while the Patriots sign former Texans defensive end Darrell Taylor to their practice squad, with additional notes on other coaching interviews, injuries and roster moves across the league.
Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is one of six finalists for the 2025 Pepsi Zero Sugar NFL Rookie of the Year Award. Fans can vote through Jan. 30 at nfl.com/rookies, with the winner announced during Super Bowl LX Week. Dart led all rookie quarterbacks in rushing yards (487), rushing touchdowns (nine) and posted a 91.7 passer rating, and would become the third Giants player to win the award after Jeremy Shockey (2002) and Saquon Barkley. He previously earned NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October.
Former NFL cornerback Samuel Beal has been missing for seven months. His sister, Essence Zhane, is appealing to the public for information, asking anyone with tips to contact the Kentwood Police Department (616-698-6580) or Virginia Beach Police Department (757-385-4141). Beal was last seen July 12, 2025 in Virginia Beach after dropping off his girlfriend; he reportedly said he’d head home but never arrived. The girlfriend’s car was found in Virginia Beach, with Beal’s shoes and socks in the front seat and sand on the floor; Beal left with only the clothes he wore, slides, and his wallet.
Former Ravens coach John Harbaugh, released a week ago, has quickly become the NFL’s top coaching free agent, drawing interest from nine franchises and entering a high-stakes recruitment that centers on the New York Giants. Giants officials have engaged with Harbaugh and view him as a CEO-like leader who can blend program support with a quarterback they can grow around, while other candidates like the Titans and Falcons also loom. Harbaugh wants strong organizational alignment and influence over winning ways, plus a quarterback-progression plan, making the Giants the best fit among remaining options. A formal offer could come this week.
The family of former Giants cornerback Sam Beal is pleading for help locating him, more than seven months after his July disappearance. Beal was last seen dropping off his girlfriend, borrowing her car to go to a job he didn’t reach, and told his girlfriend he was headed home to Virginia Beach. The car was found in Virginia Beach with Beal’s belongings nearby. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact local police.
Charlie Weis Jr., currently Ole Miss's offensive coordinator, is emerging as a potential candidate for the New York Giants' coaching staff, where he could reunite with quarterback Jaxson Dart, a former Ole Miss player and first-round NFL draft pick. Despite his commitment to Ole Miss during their playoff run, Weis's NFL connections and the opportunity to work with Dart make the position an intriguing option.