Sources close to Jim Harbaugh believe it’s a “done deal” if he gets an NFL offer

Written by Bruce Feldman, Nicole Auerbach, and Austin Meek

Last year, Jim Harbaugh, fresh from Pioneering Michigan To their first Big Ten title in 17 years, they went on to return to NFL.

On Signing Day in 2022, Harbaugh met with the Minnesota Vikings But in the end, she didn’t get the job. He told reporters afterward, “There was a pull to the NFL because I got close to the Super Bowl, but this is the time. And this is the last time. Now let’s go chase college football’s biggest prize.”

This year, Harbaugh led his university to an even more impressive season, going undefeated in the regular season and dominating their archrival. Ohio State, repeatedly. This time, it happened in Columbus and the Wolverines won, 45-23. Over the past two seasons, Harbaugh has shown that he has continued to evolve as a head coach and that his program has achieved a significant turnaround. UM was a big favorite going into the College Football Playoff semifinal game this past weekend vs TCUAnd the But I got annoyedAnd now, with NFL teams once again paying strong attention to 58-year-old Herbaugh, his next move will be fascinating to watch. back, perhaps to Denver Broncos or his old team Indianapolis ColtsIt can be very tempting.

said multiple sources close to the coach the athlete On Monday they expect Harbaugh to leave Michigan for the NFL if a franchise offers him a coaching job.

The deal to buy the coach is only $3 million this year, and it’s getting lower every year in his new deal. The total amount due will be due within 60 days of resignation. Harbaugh could be fired for cause if he participated in a job search without telling the athletic director, according to his contract.

“I think it’s a good deal if he gets an offer,” said a source close to Harbou.

Harbaugh, 44-19-1 as an NFL coach, took over 49ers in 2011 after the organization went eight years without a winning season and led them to the NFC title game in their debut season. In his sophomore season, he took them to the Super Bowl where they lost to his brother, John Baltimore Crows Team. In Year 3, the Harbaugh 49ers returned to the NFC Title Game. His team went 8-8 in his fourth and final season before returning to college to take over his alma mater.

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