The Giants are backing up the Brink’s truck for John Harbaugh.
Harbaugh, who was first reported to be headed to the Giants late Wednesday by The Post’s Paul Schwartz, reportedly will command upwards of $20 million per season on his five-year contract, per NFL Network, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the league.
With Harbaugh set to top $100 million with his deal, the deal puts him right in line with Kansas City’s Andy Reid and Denver’s Sean Payton, each of whom is also in the $20 million range.
Reid is believed to be the league’s highest-paid coach, earning $20 million per season with the Chiefs, which means Harbaugh could potentially surpass him.
While the deal is not official, the Giants hinted at the inevitably on social media.
Harbaugh was making $17 million per season in Baltimore before his exit after 18 seasons, so this pact is a slight raise from his previous deal with the Ravens.
It appears the Giants will also open their wallets for his staff, with Harbaugh eyeing Todd Monken as his offensive coordinator, as Monken was with him in Baltimore for the past three seasons.
Schwartz previously reported that the Giants and Harbaugh spent a long day together on Wednesday, discussing job details over dinner at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in East Rutherford.
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Harbaugh also met with quarterback Jaxson Dart at the Giants’ facility as Giants brass continued to work with Harbaugh’s representation to reach an agreement.
The Giants have been starved for wins in recent years and hope that Harbaugh can lead the franchise back to relevance.
Harbaugh, who won the Super Bowl with the Ravens’ Joe Flacco-led squad in 2012.
Todd Monken appears likely to be joining Harbaugh in New York. Getty Images
The Ravens had some tough luck in recent years, culminating in Harbaugh’s firing after three straight disappointing exits, including a missed field goal by Tyler Loop to seal his coaches fate.