Giants Sign Former Ravens Tight End Isaiah Likely to 3-Year Deal

The 24-year-old tight end joins new Giants head coach John Harbaugh in New York.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The New York Giants have reached an agreement on a three-year, $40 million contract with former Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, according to multiple reports. The 24-year-old Likely now joins ex-Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who was recently hired as the Giants' new head coach this offseason.

Why it matters

The Giants are looking to bolster their offense after a disappointing 2025 season, and the addition of the talented young tight end Likely gives them a dynamic pass-catching threat to pair with their new head coach Harbaugh, who is known for his creative offensive schemes.

The details

Likely was a fourth-round draft pick of the Ravens in 2022 and emerged as a reliable target in his first two NFL seasons, catching 87 passes for 1,072 yards and 8 touchdowns. The Giants are hoping he can continue that production in New York and develop into a long-term piece of their offense.

  • The Giants reached the 3-year, $40 million agreement with Likely on March 9, 2026.

The players

Isaiah Likely

A 24-year-old tight end who was previously with the Baltimore Ravens.

John Harbaugh

The new head coach of the New York Giants, who previously held the same role with the Baltimore Ravens.

Adam Schefter

An ESPN Insider who was among the first to report the news of Likely's deal with the Giants.

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What’s next

The Giants will look to integrate Likely into their offense as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season under new head coach John Harbaugh.

The takeaway

The Giants' signing of Isaiah Likely is an important move as they look to rebound from a down year and build around their new head coach Harbaugh, who has a history of getting the most out of his offensive talent.