The New York Giants have officially hired John Harbaugh as their next head coach.

“Today is an exciting day. What a privilege it is to join the Maras and Tischs and the whole organization. I am so fired up about the players on this team. Looking forward to the great things we can accomplish together,” Harbaugh said, via Jay Glazer.

Harbaugh, 63, agreed to terms shortly after leaving the team’s facility on Wednesday, following his first in-person interview since being fired by the Baltimore Ravens. The Giants, unwilling to risk losing the Super Bowl-winning coach to competing suitors, finalized the deal on Saturday afternoon, ending an aggressive push that defined their search.

The move caps a whirlwind week for Harbaugh, who became the NFL’s most coveted candidate immediately after Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti ended his 18-year tenure in Baltimore following an 8-9 season that ended with a missed playoff berth on a last-second field goal.

Giants co-owner John Mara and general manager Joe Schoen wasted no time, initiating contact within hours of the firing. Preliminary phone discussions evolved into a discreet meeting with executive Chris Mara, building momentum toward Wednesday’s visit.

Insiders described the organization’s approach as an “all-out blitz,” with mutual interest evident from the start.

Harbaugh inherits a roster featuring promising young quarterback Jaxson Dart and a defense hungry for discipline. His track record — a Super Bowl XLVII victory, consistent playoff contention, and a culture of toughness — positions him to restore credibility to a franchise desperately seeking a turnaround.

The Giants outmaneuvered teams like the Atlanta Falcons and Tennessee Titans, securing a legacy hire that signals ambition.

The contract is reported to be for five years and in the range of $100 million, making Harbaugh one of the NFL’s highest-paid coaches.

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