It's a super exciting time for the New York Giants.
Well, that is, until things continue to increase in nerves as John Harbaugh's hiring continues to take its time to actually get a contract signed.
It was reported Wednesday night into Thursday that Harbaugh would be the Giants' new head coach.
It hasn't happened yet, though, and it's creating all kinds of social media chaos.
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Did the Giants lose John Harbaugh?
Despite the concerns, the Giants are still in line to get John Harbaugh as their head coach.
This post going viral on social media is fake:
I’m hearing things between #Giants and John Harbaugh have collapsed… oh boy.
— Wesley Steinberg (@WesSteinberg) January 17, 2026
The real news came from ESPN's Adam Schefter on Saturday morning:
The New York Giants and John Harbaugh still are working on finalizing a deal, with the hope being that the Giants could introduce him at a Tuesday press conference. But they’re still not there – yet.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 17, 2026
“Heading the right direction,” one source said this morning. Pic.twitter.com/rz0eghZNIo
Patience is a virtue, and Giants fans need it right now.
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