John Harbaugh’s next move is still taking shape — but Tennessee is already popping up as a team to watch.

John Harbaugh is in the early stages of figuring out where he wants to coach next, and one spot is reportedly already catching his attention.

According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, Harbaugh “likes what he sees” with the Tennessee Titans. The reason is pretty simple: a young, talented quarterback, huge financial flexibility (reportedly $100M+ in cap space), and a roster situation that could be built up quickly.

#Tennessee’s pitch: QB + money + upside

When a coach like Harbaugh hits the market, teams aren’t just selling “culture” — they’re selling a path to winning. Tennessee’s combination of quarterback upside and cap room makes them one of the cleaner rebuild-to-contender setups on the board.

#Falcons confirmed an interview

This report also comes as the Atlanta Falcons confirmed they’ve already interviewed Harbaugh, which lines up with what you’d expect: every team with an opening is going to take a shot.

#Harbaugh became the top name fast

Baltimore moved on from Harbaugh last week, and the league didn’t waste a second. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Harbaugh’s agent got calls from seven teams within an hour — even though there were only six openings at the time (not counting the Ravens).

#Why teams are lining up

Harbaugh’s résumé is the reason this is happening. He won a Super Bowl with Baltimore in 2012 and owns a 180–113 head coaching record. Even if the recent playoff runs haven’t matched earlier highs, the Ravens have stayed relevant almost every year — and teams value that stability.

#Early favorites emerging

Per NFL Network (Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero, and Garafolo), four teams have started to surface as the main group in the mix:

• Tennessee Titans
• Atlanta Falcons
• New York Giants
• Miami Dolphins

The Giants are a real contender here too — The Athletic’s Ian O’Connor reported last week that Harbaugh is “very interested” in that job.

One more team to monitor: Packers

Schefter also mentioned Green Bay as a potential dark horse if the Packers decide to move on from Matt LaFleur after their Wild Card loss to the Bears. That’s not confirmed direction-wise, but it’s something to keep an eye on.

Bottom line

A lot can change once interviews really get moving, but early momentum matters. Right now, Tennessee is being framed as the spot with a legitimate early edge as Harbaugh starts narrowing down what he wants next.