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Fresh from signing a contract that will reportedly pay him $100 million over five years to coach the NFL’s New York Giants, John Harbaugh vowed to give fans of Big Blue a team they can be proud of.
The two parties reportedly reached a handshake agreement on Wednesday, but the contract was not finalized until Saturday. The terms, which put Harbaugh on par with the Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid, were reported by The Athletic.
Harbaugh, 63, said he wants to help build a team that fans can be proud of.
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Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens walks onto the field before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at M&T Bank Stadium. The game took place in Baltimore, Maryland on December 21, 2025. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
“It’s the New York Football Giants. I can’t wait to get started. I know how great our fans are, I’ve seen them up close. We’re going to build a team that’s going to play a brand of football that you’re going to be proud of,” Harbaugh said, according to The Athletic.
“Today is an exciting day. What a privilege it is to join the Maras and the Tischs and the entire organization. I am so excited for the players on this team. I look forward to the great things we can accomplish together!” Harbaugh said, according to FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer.
Harbaugh will report directly to ownership, according to multiple reports.
The Baltimore Ravens stunningly fired Harbaugh last week after a highly successful 18-season run in which he had a 180-113 regular season record. The team won six AFC North titles, appeared in four AFC Championship games and won a Super Bowl under Harbaugh, whose younger brother Jim coaches the Los Angeles Chargers.
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John Harbaugh speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 1, 2023. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
The Ravens finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs in heartbreaking fashion when kicker Tyler Loop’s game-winning field goal attempt sailed wide right. After that disappointing season, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti fired Harbaugh.
After Harbaugh’s firing, he immediately became the top candidate in this season’s head coaching cycle, and the Giants were aggressive in their pursuit.
The Giants have the second-worst record in the NFL over the past 10 seasons, behind only the New York Jets, at 55-109-1.
The Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll midseason after blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Chicago Bears, a game in which rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a concussion and dropped them to 2-8. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka was named interim coach and went 2-5 in his seven games.
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Daboll was in his fourth season and compiled a 20-40-1 record. He was named NFL Coach of the Year in his first season after leading the Giants to a 9-7-1 record and a playoff berth, but the team’s record worsened each season.
While Kafka won his last two matches and received an interview for the full-time position, he did not get the job.
