Special teams coordinator Chris Horton following John Harbaugh to Giants, a trend that may continue
Updated: 5:18 PM EST Jan 25, 2026
Chris Horton is following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, WBAL-TV 11 Sports confirmed.It is a trend that could continue with both coaches and players. It comes after Harbaugh was fired and soon after hired by New York.Horton, a former defensive back, joined Harbaugh’s staff in 2014, eventually becoming the team’s special teams coordinator. Horton will be an assistant head coach and special teams coordinator with the Giants.His departure from the organization comes just days after the team announced Jesse Minter as the new head coach.
BALTIMORE —
Chris Horton is following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, WBAL-TV 11 Sports confirmed.
It is a trend that could continue with both coaches and players. It comes after Harbaugh was fired and soon after hired by New York.
Horton, a former defensive back, joined Harbaugh’s staff in 2014, eventually becoming the team’s special teams coordinator. Horton will be an assistant head coach and special teams coordinator with the Giants.
His departure from the organization comes just days after the team announced Jesse Minter as the new head coach.