For the last several weeks, it was speculated that Steve Spagnuolo could be back with the New York Giants as their defensive coordinator even in the face of a head coaching change.

Spagnuolo has ties with incoming head coach Pat Shurmur dating back to their days with both the Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Rams.

However, word that Jack Del Rio is likely to take over as the Giants’ defensive coordinator leaves little room for Spags on the coaching staff. And on Monday, Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports confirmed Spagnuolo would not be back in 2018.

Spagnuolo, who has had two stints with the Giants during his career, was one of six candidates to interview for the full-time head coaching job in the aftermath of Ben McAdoo’s firing. It was the second time in three years Spags had been interviewed for the job.

With his most recent departure, it will likely spell the final time we see Spags in New York. However, he has forever carved out a spot for himself in Giants history, leading their dominant defense to a Super Bowl XLII victory over the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

Spags has expressed a lot of love and appreciation for the Giants organization and fans, and he deserves a tip of the cap on the way out. He is everything the franchise stands for and more.