Report: Giants are expected to give five-year $100 million deal to John Harbaugh
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Key Points:
- The New York Giants are reportedly set to sign coach John Harbaugh to a five-year contract worth $20 million annually, totaling $100 million.
- This contract would mark a significant shift in NFL coaching salaries, surpassing previous high-profile deals like Jon Gruden's $100 million over 10 years.
- Despite the high figure, $20 million per year is considered a bargain for a top coach, especially compared to player salaries such as Justin Fields' $20 million per year contract.
- NFL coaching contracts lack transparency, and teams may use indirect payments to increase compensation since there is no salary cap on coaching salaries.
- Harbaugh appeared focused on finding the right team fit rather than leveraging multiple offers to maximize his
