Ar’Darius Washington is set to leave the Baltimore Ravens and sign with the New York Giants on a one-year contract valued at $3 million. This move, reported on March 9, 2026, brings the 26-year-old safety to a team where he will reunite with former Ravens head coach John Harbaugh.
Details of Washington’s New Contract and Background
According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Giants’ pursuit of Washington was confirmed through multiple sources, highlighting that the safety has spent the past five years with Baltimore since joining the team as an undrafted player in 2021. Washington started his career on the Ravens’ practice squad and advanced through special teams to earn a spot in the defensive rotation.
In 2024, Washington experienced his most productive season, securing a starting role for the final ten games and contributing significantly to Baltimore’s playoff run. However, his progress was interrupted by an Achilles injury in May 2025, which sidelined him until December. During that limited playtime last season, he recorded seven tackles and forced a fumble while playing behind starters Kyle Hamilton, Malaki Starks, and Alohi Gilman in the safety group.
Joining a Familiar Coaching Staff and Team Structure
Washington will be the third former Raven to sign with the Giants in the same week, alongside tight end Isaiah Likely and punter Jordan Stout. All three players previously played under John Harbaugh, who recently left Baltimore after 18 seasons to take charge of the New York Giants.
Significance of the Signing for Washington and the Giants
This signing represents a new opportunity for Washington to revitalize his career and contribute to a Giants squad eager to improve its defensive backfield. Reuniting with Harbaugh may provide a stable environment and familiar coaching philosophy to harness his potential after injury setbacks. Washington expressed gratitude towards his former team and supporters, stating,
“Thank you! Flock Nation & Baltimore organization major love always! ❤️”
—Ar’Darius Washington.
As the Giants prepare for the upcoming season, integrating Washington and other former Ravens assets could strengthen their secondary and special teams. The move also emphasizes Harbaugh’s trust in players he has previously coached, potentially fostering cohesion and experience within the roster going forward.
Sources: The #Giants are expected to sign former #Ravens CB Ar'Darius Washington to a 1-year deal.
Washington has been in Baltimore since 2021 and now follows John Harbaugh to New York. https://t.co/n7c5Bk5SvW pic.twitter.com/Oeoyv0nswL
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 9, 2026
BREAKING: The #Giants are signing #Ravens S Ar'Darius Washington. That's now officially done.
It's a 1-year deal worth $3 million, per sources.
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 9, 2026
Thank you! Flock Nation & Baltimore organization major love always! 💜
— Ar'Darius Washington (@ad_washington24) March 10, 2026
