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John Harbaugh has reportedly found his next team.
The New York Giants were reportedly working to finalize a deal with Harbaugh to become their next head coach, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported late Wednesday night.
Harbaugh will reportedly be one of the highest-paid coaches in NFL history.
Harbaugh will be the first head coach to be hired in this year's crowded offseason cycle, as the Giants moved quickly to court the winningest coach in Ravens history. After contacting Harbaugh last week, the Giants met with him in person on Wednesday, flying him up on a private jet from Baltimore.
The Tennessee Titans' ownership group and front office were reportedly set to fly to Baltimore to meet with Harbaugh, but that trip was cancelled. Harbaugh apparently had his eyes set on New York just as the Giants locked in on him.
According to The Athletic's Dianna Russini, Harbaugh is expected to take offensive coordinator Todd Monken with him to New York. Monken interviewed for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator job on Wednesday.
The 63-year-old Harbaugh spent18 seasons with the Ravensand guided them to 12 playoff appearances. That included the 2012 season, which ended with a victory in Super Bowl XLVII, giving the franchise its second Lombardi Trophy. The Giants, who have enjoyed just one winning season since 2017, are counting on Harbaugh to help build a championship culture.
With a career regular-season record of 180-113, Harbaugh ranks 14th all-time in victories among NFL coaches and fourth among active coaches. Harbaugh was not interested in taking a one-year break and jumped right back into the saddle, doing what he loves with a new team in a different conference.
The Ravens aren't scheduled to face the Giants in the regular season until 2028.
Harbaugh's expected move from the Ravens to the Giants is part of a huge coaching shakeup in the AFC North. Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday thathe would not return to the Pittsburgh Steelers,ending his 19-year tenure as their head coach. The Cleveland Browns fired Kevin Stefanski after the season and are also seeking a new head coach. That leaves Zac Taylor of the Cincinnati Bengals as the AFC's North only returning head coach.
