Report: John Harbaugh Likes Jamel Dean
March 6th, 2026
“Hey Jamel, you’d look good in this helmet.”
Seems the Giants struck out on trying to swing a deal with Chiefs corner Trent McDuffie, who was shipped to Los Angeles this week. And now, new Giants coach John Harbaugh (who reportedly piqued the interest of Team Glazer earlier this year) apparently has set his sights on Jamel Dean.
The veteran Bucs corner reworked his contract a year ago and as a result, is now a free agent. Per SNYtv Giants reporter Connor Hughes, Harbaugh’s mouth is watering over Dean.
Hughes was a little vague on how the Giants want to acquire Dean. Right now, the only way to trade Dean is for the Bucs to sign him. You cannot trade free agents.
So does Harbaugh want to trade for Dean (after the Bucs sign him) or is Harbaugh going to roll the dice that Dean is available on the new league year, Wednesday (after legal tampering)?
Joe is going to put this as simply as possible: If Harbaugh wants to sign one of your starters, you may want to reassess letting him hit the open market.
With Zyon McCollum cratering and Benjamin Morris really struggling his rookie year, Joe honestly does not think the Bucs can afford to let Dean walk. Sure, they could put Jacob Parrish on the outside corner, but do you trust McCollum or Morrison to lock down the other outside corner position?
While the #Giants made calls on Trent McDuffie, I do not get the sense, per sources, they were as heavily involved as perceived. They were never going as high as the #Rams.
This does not mean New York isn't targeting CBs in free agency, though. Jamel Dean is someone I've heard…
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 5, 2026