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The other shoe in the New York Giants‘ search for their next coach and the 2026 cycle in the NFL did not just drop Monday night.
The Baltimore Ravens stunningly took that shoe and Gronk-spiked it to the ground.
John Harbaugh, the Super Bowl-winning coach and the league’s second-longest tenured on the sideline, has been fired by the Ravens, the organization announced in a statement Tuesday night.
“Following a comprehensive evaluation of the season and the overall direction of our organization, I decided to make a change at head coach,” Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said. “Today I informed John that he has been relieved of his duties. This was an incredibly difficult decision, given the tremendous 18 years we have spent together and the profound respect I have for John as a coach and, most importantly, as a great man of integrity.”
The decision by Baltimore ownership, which not completely out of nowhere, should rocket Harbaugh to the top of teams’ lists – maybe even those who do not have vacancies – and that should include the Giants.
“Well, I was hoping for a different kind of message on my last day here, someday, but that day has come today,” Harbaugh said in a statement released by the Ravens. “It comes with disappointment, certainly, but more with GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION. Gratitude to the owner and organization who was willing to bring in a head coach who made his mark with special teams success. A difficult thing to do … APPRECIATION for all the moments, all these years, that are etched into eternity. I hope a legacy built on Faith, always Fighting, always Believing.”
“Values built into an Organization through a Team that are Worthwhile, Good and Lasting, and that are admired by fans and foes alike,” he continued. “Meaningful & Impactful Relationships with Players through the years that I will cherish always. Grateful for their Strength and Courage. Loyal partnerships in this wonderful building, that grew into strong friendships, through the toil and tempest of the job every day. Mostly to my treasured Family, my Ingrid, and my Alison, who are beyond compare in every way, and the Loves of my life, and my close-knit family and good friends who stick with you no matter what. Finally, to the author and finisher of our faith, Gratitude for Journey beyond anything I could have dreamed of on my own – All is well with my soul because of the Good God who guides and sustains me.”
Harbaugh is the winningest coach in Ravens history with 18 years in command of one of the most stable franchises in the NFL. He has amassed a 180-113 regular-season record and won the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XLVII when the Ravens beat Jim Harbaugh – his brother – and the San Francisco 49ers for the title in New Orleans.
Giants head coaching interviews lined up
The Giants have interviews already scheduled with former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, who will meet with the team Wednesday; current Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph; and Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo.
They are also in the process of setting up meetings with former Giants captain and ex-Raiders coach Antonio Pierce, current Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, former Falcons coach Raheem Morris and former Super Bowl-winning coach Mike McCarthy within the next week or so.
There will be others, but Harbaugh has the best resume by far, and the Giants will be interested in speaking with him, a source told NorthJersey.com and The Record.
How one missed field goal changed the landscape
There was plenty of buzz around the league surrounding the Pittsburgh-Baltimore game last Sunday night and two of the NFL’s most respected coaches in Mike Tomlin and Harbaugh. It was no guarantee either would become available, but if one did, the Giants would certainly be expected to make a call. How could a team not?
And now – one missed field goal by Ravens rookie Tyler Loop at the final whistle gave the Steelers the AFC North title and a spot in the playoffs, ending Harbaugh’s time in Baltimore at the same time.
More to come on this developing story.