The NY Giants took a firm step this Saturday in their quest to regain past glories in the National Football League (NFL) by signing John Harbaugh to a five-year contract as head coach who spent the last 18 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, where he won Super Bowl XLVII in 2012.

The New York squad thus made its first statement in free agency for the upcoming season, a move that began to take shape as the regular season ended and teams that missed the playoffs began planning their restructuring.

At 63, Harbaugh joins the Big Apple squad after ending a very turbulent season amid rumors of a direct confrontation with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson that even involved offensive coordinator Todd Monken, who was allegedly fired by team owner Steve Bisciotti.

These rumors claimed that Harbaugh defied the owner's order, and once Baltimore was eliminated from the 2015 playoffs, he was let go and immediately contacted the Giants, who They didn't hesitate to go fishing and found this successful head coach available. Harbaugh's signing represents one of the biggest acquisitions in recent years, as he established himself as one of the most respected coaches in the league, with a Super Bowl title and one of the best winning records of the last decade. Details of the signing: According to information from several of the most recognized NFL insiders, such as Ian Rapoport, and after a relatively short negotiation process, he signed a five-year contract with a salary that places him among the highest-paid head coaches in the NFL. Harbaugh will seek to restore the prestige of a team that has lost its way in recent years.Harbaugh, with his extensive NFL experience, will undoubtedly be an interesting choice to help young players like Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, Malik Nabers, Abdul Carter, and many more on the New York Giants roster reach their full potential. The Giants hope this coach will allow them to compete successfully in the challenging NFC East Division, alongside teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Commanders, as well as throughout the rest of the league. The Giants made the decision to hire Harbaugh after a disappointing 2015 season that ended with the firing of head coach Brian Daboll when the team hit a mid-season slump, culminating in a poor 4-13 record.