Giants Aren't Done Spending in Free Agency, Says New Coach Harbaugh

Despite already spending $167 million, the Giants plan to add more free agents this offseason.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:20pm

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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh confirmed that the team is not done adding free agents this offseason, despite already spending a league-high $167 million on free agent contracts. The Giants have signed several notable players, including tight end Isaiah Likely, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, wide receiver Darnell Mooney, and offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor.

Why it matters

The Giants' aggressive free agency spending under new coach Harbaugh signals their intent to quickly rebuild the roster and compete for a playoff spot in the NFC East. The team's willingness to continue adding talent despite their already high spending suggests they believe they are still missing key pieces to field a contending team.

The details

The Giants have already spent $167 million on free agent contracts this offseason, including $99 million in guaranteed money. Some of their notable signings include tight end Isaiah Likely (3 years, $40 million), linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (3 years, $36 million), wide receiver Darnell Mooney (1 year, $3 million), and offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (3 years, $39 million). Harbaugh says the team is 'not done yet' and plans to continue adding more free agents to the roster.

  • The Giants hired John Harbaugh as their new head coach in January 2026 after he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens.

The players

John Harbaugh

The new head coach of the New York Giants, hired in January 2026 after being fired by the Baltimore Ravens.

Isaiah Likely

A tight end who signed a 3-year, $40 million contract with the Giants in March 2026 after playing for the Baltimore Ravens.

Tremaine Edmunds

A linebacker who signed a 3-year, $36 million contract with the Giants in March 2026 after being released by the Chicago Bears.

Darnell Mooney

A wide receiver who signed a 1-year, $3 million contract with the Giants in March 2026 after playing for the Atlanta Falcons.

Jermaine Eluemunor

An offensive lineman who re-signed with the Giants on a 3-year, $39 million contract in March 2026 after playing for the team in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“I think we got a lot of bang for our buck. And these are all guys that are motivated, that want to be here for the right reasons, that are gonna fit our style of play... we're not done yet.”

— John Harbaugh, Head Coach, New York Giants

What’s next

The Giants will likely continue to be active in free agency in the coming weeks as they look to further bolster their roster under new head coach John Harbaugh.

The takeaway

The Giants' aggressive free agency spending under Harbaugh demonstrates their urgency to quickly rebuild the roster and compete for a playoff spot in the NFC East. Their willingness to keep adding talent despite already spending a league-high $167 million shows they believe they are still missing key pieces to field a contending team.