Giants Sign Punter Jordan Stout, Tight End Isaiah Likely from Ravens

New York reunites former Baltimore players with coach John Harbaugh

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The New York Giants have signed former Baltimore Ravens punter Jordan Stout to a three-year, $12.3 million contract, making him the highest-paid punter in the NFL. The Giants also signed former Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year, $40 million deal. Both players are reuniting with Giants head coach John Harbaugh, who previously coached them in Baltimore.

Why it matters

The Giants are making a concerted effort to build a strong special teams unit under Harbaugh, who is known for fielding some of the best special teams in the NFL. Stout's record-setting contract shows the value the Giants place on having an elite punter. Likely's signing gives the Giants' offense a talented young tight end who could thrive with an increased role.

The details

Stout was a fourth-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2022 and quickly emerged as one of the league's top punters. He led the NFL in net punting average last season at 44.9 yards. Likely was a fourth-round pick by the Ravens in 2022 and served as a backup to All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews, but he showed promise with 42 catches for 477 yards and 6 touchdowns in 2024.

  • Jordan Stout was drafted by the Ravens in the 4th round in 2022.
  • Isaiah Likely was drafted by the Ravens in the 4th round in 2022.
  • Stout and Likely played for the Ravens from 2022-2025 under coach John Harbaugh.
  • Harbaugh was hired as the Giants' head coach in 2026.
  • Stout and Likely signed with the Giants on March 9, 2026.

The players

Jordan Stout

A punter who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 4th round in 2022 and became one of the NFL's top punters, setting a Ravens franchise record with a 50.1-yard gross punting average in 2023.

Isaiah Likely

A tight end who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the 4th round in 2022 and emerged as a promising young player, setting career-highs with 42 receptions, 477 yards, and 6 touchdowns in 2024.

John Harbaugh

The head coach of the New York Giants, who previously coached Stout and Likely with the Baltimore Ravens.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build a strong, well-rounded team, and signing players like Jordan and Isaiah who have proven themselves in the NFL is a big part of that.”

— John Harbaugh, Head Coach, New York Giants (Giants.com)

What’s next

The Giants will look to integrate Stout and Likely into their special teams and offensive units as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season under new head coach John Harbaugh.

The takeaway

The Giants are making a concerted effort to build a championship-caliber roster by reuniting key players from Harbaugh's tenure in Baltimore, showing their commitment to special teams and tight end as important parts of a winning formula.