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Giants' John Harbaugh excited about Isaiah Likely-Theo Johnson combo
New York Giants head coach praises new tight end duo's potential to boost the offense.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:03am
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New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh expressed high expectations for the combination of tight ends Isaiah Likely and Theo Johnson. Harbaugh, who coached Likely for four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, praised Likely's playmaking abilities and believes the two-tight end set will be valuable for the Giants' offense.
Why it matters
The Giants' signing of Likely to a lucrative three-year deal raised some eyebrows, given they already had a young star tight end in Theo Johnson. However, Harbaugh's comments suggest the Giants are looking to establish a potent two-tight end offense, similar to what the Ravens had success with during his tenure.
The details
Harbaugh highlighted Likely's versatility, noting his ability to make plays after the catch, his power as a blocker, and his overall talent as a playmaker. The Giants hope to replicate the Ravens' success running the ball out of two-tight end sets with Likely and Johnson leading the way.
- Likely signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the Giants earlier this month.
The players
John Harbaugh
The head coach of the New York Giants, who previously coached Isaiah Likely for four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
Isaiah Likely
A tight end who signed a three-year, $40 million contract with the Giants in free agency after spending four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
Theo Johnson
The Giants' young star tight end, who will team up with Isaiah Likely to form a potent two-tight end offense.
What they’re saying
“Two tight ends out there that are pretty special, very special, talented players together. It's exciting.”
— John Harbaugh, Giants Head Coach
“He's a playmaking football player. I have seen him in every kind of circumstance. So it's really a valuable thing to know players.”
— John Harbaugh, Giants Head Coach
“He's got a big catch radius. He can make plays after he makes a catch. He can get upfield. He can make people miss. He can run people over. He's a very good perimeter blocker. You'll see that. That will be good for our run game.”
— John Harbaugh, Giants Head Coach
What’s next
The Giants will look to integrate Likely and Johnson into their offense during the upcoming offseason program and training camp, with the goal of establishing a dominant two-tight end attack for the 2026 season.
The takeaway
The Giants' signing of Isaiah Likely to a lucrative contract raised some eyebrows, but head coach John Harbaugh's glowing endorsement of Likely's abilities suggests the team is aiming to build a formidable two-tight end offense with Likely and Theo Johnson leading the way. This move could pay dividends for the Giants' running game and passing attack in the 2026 season.
