John Harbaugh, fired by the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons, is drawing strong interest—including from teams not actively seeking coaches—with SportsLine odds favoring the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins as his next stop.
Following the Ravens' dismissal of Harbaugh—detailed in prior coverage of his storied tenure and the team's coaching search—his agent Bryan Harlan fielded calls from seven NFL teams within 45 minutes of the announcement, despite only six current vacancies besides Baltimore.
SportsLine oddsmakers list the Giants as favorites (+300 implied), citing their major market, promising roster with quarterback prospect Jaxson Dart, running back Cam Skattebo, wide receiver Malik Nabers, and defenders Brian Burns, Abdul Carter, and Dexter Lawrence II. Retaining GM Joe Schoen may complicate matters, but precedents exist for adjustments.
The Dolphins (+400) are a surprise contender, having backed coach Mike McDaniel (35-33 record, 0-2 playoffs) after a 7-10 season. Harbaugh's availability could spur a change under owner Stephen Ross.
Longer shots include the Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, and Tennessee Titans (+1000), the latter boasting No. 1 pick QB Cam Ward, new GM Mike Borgonzi, and cap space. Meanwhile, the Ravens are eyeing candidates like Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak and Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver.