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John Harbaugh Completes First Interview With Falcons as Giants, Falcons Emerge as Front-Runners

The Super Bowl–winning coach is conducting a selective search centered on fit with young quarterbacks, even as reports of sweeping contract demands are being challenged by league sources.

Overview

  • Atlanta announced Monday it completed an interview with Harbaugh, his first formal meeting since Baltimore fired him on Jan. 6.
  • Multiple reports indicate the Giants and Falcons are viewed around the league as his top options, with the Titans in the mix and the Browns showing mutual interest.
  • Harbaugh plans to limit interviews to about three or four teams after widespread outreach, with his agent saying seven clubs called within 45 minutes of his firing becoming public.
  • He has been studying film on young quarterbacks Jaxson Dart and Cam Ward and has been in touch with team decision-makers while lining up potential staff.
  • Reports that he is demanding roughly $20 million per year and full roster control are disputed, with sources saying those are not requirements even as a high salary and some say in personnel are expected.