{"id":667722,"date":"2026-01-11T03:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T03:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/667722\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T03:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T03:02:15","slug":"donald-trump-calls-for-giants-to-hire-john-harbaugh-as-coach-narrows-down-search-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/667722\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump calls for Giants to hire John Harbaugh as coach narrows down search"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>John Harbaugh to the Giants has the presidential seal of approval.<\/p>\n<p>President Donald Trump posted a message to social media on Saturday, urging the Giants to hire Harbaugh, calling the coach \u201ca great guy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe New York Football Giants should hire, without question, John Harbaugh \u2014 And John, a great guy, should TAKE THE JOB!!! President DJT,\u201d Trump posted to Truth Social.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time that Trump has commented on Harbaugh\u2019s coaching search, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/01\/07\/sports\/trump-urges-nfl-teams-to-hire-john-harbaugh-after-ravens-firing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">with the president writing on Wednesday<\/a> that NFL teams need to hire the coach \u201cfast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHIRE JOHN HARBAUGH, FAST. HE, AND HIS BROTHER, ARE TOTAL WINNERS!!! President DJT,\u201d Trump wrote on Truth Social, referencing Harbaugh\u2019s younger brother, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh.<\/p>\n<p>Trump\u2019s comments come as rumors swirl around Harbaugh potentially joining the Giants for next season as the former Ravens head coach prepares his search.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"38150746\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/u-s-president-donald-trump-117278160.jpg\" alt=\"President Donald Trump smiling from the field at the 126th Army-Navy Game.\" class=\"wp-image-38150746\"  \/>U.S. President Donald Trump smiles from the field before Navy\u2019s 17-16 win over Army in the 126th America\u2019s Game between the two teams on Dec. 13, 2025 in Baltimore. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxsports.com\/stories\/nfl\/jay-glazer-former-ravens-coach-john-harbaugh-only-meeting-select-nfl-teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fox Sports reported Saturday<\/a> that Harbaugh will be taking the weekend to narrow down his options to just around three to four teams before taking interviews this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>The Giants have emerged as one of the potential suitors for Harbaugh since his firing from the Ravens on Tuesday, with the coach reportedly spending Saturday watching<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/01\/10\/sports\/john-harbaugh-watching-jaxson-dart-cam-ward-film\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> film of quarterback Jaxson Dart<\/a> \u2014 along with Titans signal-caller Cam Ward \u2014 according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"38150749\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/baltimore-ravens-head-coach-john-117737458_bc9d27.jpg\" alt=\"Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaking at a news conference.\" class=\"wp-image-38150749\"  \/>John Harbaugh speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Baltimore. AP<\/p>\n<p>One potential hurdle for the Giants\u2019 chances is that Harbaugh, who earned $17 million per season in Baltimore, will be commanding a salary commensurate with the top of the NFL market, along with a large investment for the remainder of his coaching staff, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/01\/09\/sports\/if-giants-really-want-john-harbaugh-its-going-to-take-a-serious-commitment\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">as The Post\u2019s Paul Schwartz reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to ESPN, Harbaugh received calls from seven NFL teams in just 45 minutes after he was fired.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGo behind the scenes with Big Blue\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for Inside the Giants by Paul Schwartz, a weekly Sports+ exclusive.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThank you\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Harbaugh found out that Baltimore <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/01\/10\/sports\/john-harbaugh-found-out-about-ravens-firing-while-driving\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">was letting him go via a phone call<\/a> from owner Steve Bisciotti, just hours after conducting a final team meeting for the season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell, I was hoping for a different kind of message on my last day here, someday, but that day has come today,\u201d Harbaugh said in a statement on Tuesday. \u201cIt comes with disappointment certainly, but more with gratitude and appreciation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGratitude 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. And appreciation for all the moments, all these years, that are etched into eternity. I hope a legacy built on faith, always fighting, always believing.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"John Harbaugh to the Giants has the presidential seal of approval. 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