Trending Now - Isaiah Likely's Role in Shaping New York's Offense

WHO:

Isaiah Likely, tight end, New York Giants

John Harbaugh, head coach, Baltimore Ravens

Jaxson Dart, quarterback, New York Giants

Theo Johnson, tight end, New York Giants

Malik Nabers, wide receiver, New York Giants

Tremaine Edmunds, middle linebacker

Jermaine Eluemunor, right tackle

Jordan Stout, punter

Jason Sanders, kicker

WHAT:

The New York Giants signed Isaiah Likely at the start of free agency.

Likely signed a three-year deal worth $40 million, potentially reaching $47 million.

Likely has 135 receptions for 1,568 yards and 15 touchdowns in 63 career regular-season games (26 starts).

In 2025, Likely had 27 catches for 307 yards and one touchdown in 14 games (six starts).

The Ravens ranked No. 1 in the NFL in yards per rush (5.3) and No. 2 in rushing yards per game (156.6) in 2025.

Likely's best season was in 2024 with 42 receptions, 477 receiving yards, and six touchdowns.

Likely caught a career-high six touchdowns in 2024 and became the second-fastest Ravens tight end to reach double-digit receiving scores in a career.

The Giants plan to use Likely and Johnson together regularly in a two-tight end set.

WHERE:

New York Giants, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Baltimore Ravens, Maryland

WHEN:

Likely was drafted in the fourth round (No. 141 overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft.

Likely's best season occurred in 2024.

The NFL's legal negotiating window opened on March 6th, 2026.

Likely made comments on March 4th, 2026.

WHY:

The Giants aim to reshape their offense and culture by signing players with ties to the Baltimore Ravens.

Harbaugh believes Likely will excel without the presence of former All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews.

HOW:

The Giants are transitioning to a two-tight end, heavy-set offense, similar to the Ravens' previous strategies.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 01:24 UTC)

The New York Giants have signed tight end Isaiah Likely to a three-year deal worth $40 million, which could reach $47 million, as they look to reshape their offense. Likely, who previously played for the Baltimore Ravens, had a standout season in 2024 with 42 receptions and six touchdowns, and the Giants plan to utilize him alongside Theo Johnson in a two-tight end set. Head coach John Harbaugh believes that Likely will thrive in this new environment, especially without the presence of former All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews.