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Giants Pursue John Harbaugh as Ravens Open Head-Coach Interviews

League timing requirements, including the Rooney Rule, now dictate the hiring pace across these searches.

Overview

  • John Harbaugh is not expected to take any head-coach interviews until next week, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
  • Multiple teams have expressed interest in Harbaugh, with the Associated Press reporting that at least two inquiries came from clubs that do not currently have openings.
  • The Giants and Harbaugh have strong mutual interest and are working to schedule an interview targeted for this weekend or early next week, per The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
  • Baltimore interviewed Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and quarterbacks coach Davis Webb on Thursday and plans to meet with Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy on Sunday, with Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores also set to interview after a request.
  • The NFL requires virtual interviews for employed coaches until after the divisional round and mandates in-person interviews with at least two external diverse candidates under the Rooney Rule.