Ravens projected $36 million playmaker predicted to join Giants with John Harbaugh

The Baltimore Ravens have a few key players set to hit free agency this offseason, including tight end Isaiah Likely.

Likely had a down year in 2025, posting just 27 receptions for 307 yards and a touchdown. However, the young tight end has the potential to be a difference-maker and showed a ton of promise during his first three seasons.

Despite a rough season, Likely should still have a solid market in free agency. Pro Football Network's Ryan Guthrie predicts Likely will follow his old coach, John Harbaugh, by signing with the New York Giants.

Here is what Guthrie had to say about Likely and his potential fit in New York:

"Harbaugh loves tight ends, and Isaiah Likely gives rookie Jaxson Dart another reliable weapon. Paired with Theo Johnson, the Giants could recreate the Andrews–Likely dynamic that worked so well in Baltimore."

The Giants must add some playmakers this offseason to support quarterback Jaxson Dart and take some pressure off the shoulders of star wide receiver Malik Nabers, who is recovering from a torn ACL suffered in October.

Though Likely has yet to show that he can be a reliable playmaker week in and week out, the 25-year-old could blossom and have a breakout season in a starting role.

Adding Likely to New York's offense would give the unit explosiveness at the tight end position and a dangerous red-zone threat for Dart.

According to Over the Cap, the Giants are slated to have just $1.8 million in cap space, but the team could create more by making cuts and restructuring contracts.

Spotrac projects Likely's new deal will be worth $9.1 million annually. If New York has the money to sign Likely and also bolster other positions on the roster, it would be a terrific move by general manager Joe Schoen.