New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh will address the media for the first time since quarterback Jaxson Dart appeared at a President Donald Trump rally in Suffern, New York, a decision that has sparked internal team controversy and social media backlash from teammate Abdul Carter.
Insiders do not expect Harbaugh to publicly criticize Dart, given the coach's own history of embracing Trump. Last year, Harbaugh visited the White House with his family and defended the trip against criticism.
The more likely scenario: Harbaugh will stress that team business remains internal, avoid naming Carter, and shift blame to the media and public for blowing the story out of proportion. His priority is protecting both his franchise quarterback and the unity of the locker room.
Harbaugh speaks at 2:30 p.m. ET.