New coach John Harbaugh embraces the challenge of turning the Giants back into contenders
January 20, 2026
John Harbaugh takes over as coach of the New York Giants with plenty of power over shaping their future and an eagerness to turn them back into a contender. Harbaugh is reporting directly to ownership rather than general manager Joe Schoen, a structure that he’s comfortable with from his nearly two decades with the Baltimore Ravens. While everyone involved is trying to downplay the arrangement, there is no doubt that Harbaugh is now the chief decision-maker in football operations. The 63-year Super Bowl champion brings instant credibility and immediate winning expectations to an organization that has struggled to sustain success.