The NFL coaching carousel just got a jolt of electricity. In a move that caught just about everyone off guard, the Baltimore Ravens have parted ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh. And as you’d expect for a Super Bowl-winning coach with nearly two decades of experience, the market for his services is already heating up fast.
At the front of the line? The New York Giants.
The Giants have been actively searching for their next head coach and had already conducted multiple interviews. But now, with Harbaugh suddenly available, they’ve zeroed in on the veteran coach-and they’re not wasting time.
According to insider reports, the Giants have made a substantial offer that could make Harbaugh one of the highest-paid head coaches in NFL history. The numbers being floated?
Somewhere in the $20 million per year range, putting him right in the neighborhood of Andy Reid’s average annual salary.
Clearly, New York is not messing around.
But the Giants aren’t alone in their pursuit. Harbaugh’s résumé speaks for itself: 11 double-digit-win seasons over 18 years in Baltimore, a Super Bowl ring, and a reputation as one of the league’s most consistent leaders.
That kind of track record draws attention-lots of it. Even teams that already have head coaches in place are reportedly doing their due diligence, just in case there's a chance to land him.
One team that’s already made a move is the Atlanta Falcons. They’ve completed an official interview with Harbaugh, though it was conducted via phone with Atlanta’s new president of football operations, Matt Ryan.
That’s right-former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is now part of the front office, and he’s already playing a key role in the coaching search. It’s a fascinating twist in Atlanta’s rebuilding effort, and Harbaugh’s experience could be exactly what they’re looking for.
Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans are also expected to sit down with Harbaugh in the coming days. There’s no confirmed in-person meeting yet, but the Titans are firmly in the mix.
The bottom line? Harbaugh has options-and plenty of them.
He’s taking a measured approach to the process, not rushing into anything, and that makes sense. When you’ve got his credentials, you can afford to be deliberate.
He’s in a rare position where he can essentially handpick his next destination.
But while Harbaugh’s résumé is impressive, it’s not without blemishes. He’s not known as a schematic mastermind on either side of the ball-he’s more of a CEO-type coach, a culture builder, a leader of men.
That’s served him well, but it’s also left room for criticism. After Joe Flacco’s departure, Harbaugh struggled to find consistent success, even with MVP-level play from Lamar Jackson.
And one stat that stands out in a less-than-flattering way? Since 2008, no coach has blown more double-digit leads than Harbaugh-26 of them.
That’s a tough pill to swallow for any franchise considering a massive financial commitment.
Still, Harbaugh’s track record of sustained success is rare in today’s NFL. He’s won big, he’s coached through multiple eras, and he’s done it in one of the league’s most competitive divisions. Teams looking for stability, leadership, and a proven winner are lining up.
Now it’s up to Harbaugh to decide where he wants to write his next chapter. Whether it’s in New York, Atlanta, Tennessee, or somewhere else entirely, one thing’s for sure-his phone isn’t going silent anytime soon.