John Harbaugh wasn't looking for a new job for long. According to multiple reports, Harbaugh and the Giants are finalizing a deal that would make him the franchise's next head coach.
ESPN's Jordan Raanan was first to report late Wednesday night that Harbaugh was expected to reach a deal with the Giants "barring any setbacks." NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported early Thursday morning that Harbaugh had accepted the job and that the two sides were finalizing a five-year contract that would make him "one of the NFL's highest-paid coaches."
The Giants seemed like Harbaugh's most likely landing spot from the moment he was fired by the Ravens last week. According to The Athletic's Ian O'Connor and Charlotte Carroll, Harbaugh told at least one person shortly after being fired, "I think this is the job for me," referring to the Giants' position. Hours after the Ravens dumped Harbaugh, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that he was expected to become the favorite for the Giants' job.
Harbaugh met with Giants officials yesterday at the team's offices in New Jersey and flew back to his home near Baltimore on Giants co-owner Steve Tisch's private jet last night with no deal in place. He had been expected to meet with the Titans today about their head coach opening. Present at Harbaugh's meeting with Giants brass were Tisch, co-owner John Mara, general manager Joe Schoen and senior personnel consultant Chris Mara (John Mara's brother). Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart was also present to try to recruit Harbaugh. The coach told at least one person that Dart gave him "a lot to be excited about," The Athletic reported.
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