Every Baltimore Ravens fan knew that John Harbaugh and the New York Giants were going to be a problem this offseason. On Monday, Harbaugh wasted no time at all digging into the Ravens’ free agent class, adding punter Jordan Stout to his special teams unit.
Stout broke out in 2025, and after earning first-team All-Pro honors, he was due a big payday. Fans were hoping he would remain in Baltimore, but Harbaugh’s aggressiveness to get his guy paid off. Emphasis on paid.
The Giants signed Stout to a record deal. The 27-year-old is expected to sign a three-year contract worth $12.3 million. That $4.1 million salary barely surpasses Seattle Seahawks punter Michael Dickson’s pay of $4.05 million.
Baltimore Ravens lose another free agent to New York Giants in Jordan Stout
Stout appeared to be the heir to legendary Baltimore punter Sam Koch. After struggling to find consistency for the first three years of his NFL career, he broke it in 2025. He was a Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro, both for the first time in his career.
Stout averaged 50.1 yards per punt, pinning 24 of his 53 punts inside the 20, and unleashing a long of 74 yards. He has a cannon of a leg, and now he’ll showcase that in the Big Apple.
Not only does Stout follow Harbaugh to the Giants, but also special teams coordinator Chris Horton. Horton was one of the coaches with Baltimore blood that Harbaugh brought with him to New York. Those relationships (along with the money) undoubtedly drew Stout to the Giants. He'll also join tight end Isaiah Likely, who also signed with the Giants.
The Ravens will now be looking for a punter. There are no notable punters available in free agency, so they’ll likely have to look for that in the 2026 NFL Draft. Baltimore has a good track record with punters, and with much of the same front office still running the show, they should be just fine.