EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The New York Giants are landing the biggest fish in the coaching market. The franchise is currently finalizing a massive 5-year contract with Super Bowl champion John Harbaugh to become their next head coach. After 18 years in Baltimore, Harbaugh is expected to receive one of the most lucrative deals in NFL history to lead a rebuild centered around rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.
Harbaugh’s New Mission in the Meadowlands
General Manager Joe Schoen moved with lightning speed to secure Harbaugh after his shocking exit from the Ravens last week. Harbaugh spent Wednesday at the Giants’ facility for an extensive interview that reportedly sealed the deal. Sources indicate he plans to bring Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken with him to New York, providing an immediate schematic boost for a team that finished a dismal 4-13.
The Giants beat out multiple suitors, including the Titans and Falcons, by offering Harbaugh significant control over his staff and roster. With the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 draft and nearly $20 million in cap space, Harbaugh has the resources to flip the script in New York immediately.
History in Foxborough: The Maye Era
While New York looks to the future, the New England Patriots are living in a historic present. Drake Maye became the youngest quarterback in franchise history—at 23 years old—to win a playoff game, surpassing the legendary Tom Brady. Maye shook off a slow start to lead the Patriots to a 16-3 Wild Card victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
Maye finished the night with 268 passing yards and 66 rushing yards, becoming only the fourth player in NFL history to record 250/50 stats in a postseason debut. His touchdown strike to Hunter Henry in the fourth quarter officially slammed the door on any comeback hopes.
Locker Room Talk
“Running out of that tunnel with the crowd, that was a cool moment. I need to be better, but we did what we had to do and that’s what it takes in the playoffs.” — Drake Maye, New England Patriots Quarterback
Playoff Implications / What’s Next
The focus now shifts to a blockbuster Divisional Round slate. On Saturday, the top-seeded Denver Broncos and Bo Nix host Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills at 4:30 p.m. ET. Buffalo is riding high after a 27-24 win over Jacksonville, but they face a rested Broncos squad that finished the regular season 14-3. In college hoops, AJ Dybantsa remains the name to watch after dropping 25 points to lead No. 11 BYU past TCU on Wednesday, extending the Cougars’ win streak to 13 games.
