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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh may soon take on the role of head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers, according to a report by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo on Tuesday. Harbaugh, who recently interviewed with both the Chargers and the Atlanta Falcons, is scheduled for another meeting with the Chargers on Tuesday.
Garafolo noted that the Chargers have extended an offer to Harbaugh, and discussions about the coaching staff are expected to take place as they are also in the process of hiring a new general manager. The offer is described as financially strong, indicating a significant advancement in negotiations, with the possibility of Harbaugh joining the team in the near future if key factors are agreed upon.
From The Insiders on #NFLPlus and @nflnetwork: The #Chargers and Jim Harbaugh are now in striking distance of getting a deal done as Harbaugh is in LA today for another meeting with the team. pic.twitter.com/YJhNzRzOcP
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) January 23, 2024
Following a national title victory with the Wolverines, Jim Harbaugh appears poised for a potential return to the NFL. Despite previous interviews with NFL teams in past years, this year seems to indicate a more definitive move back to the league, especially considering his prior coaching stint with the San Francisco 49ers from 2011 to 2014.
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The recent firing of coach Brandon Staley and general manager Tom Telesco by the Chargers on December 15 has created an opening for Harbaugh. With the team finishing the season with a record of 5–12, the potential hiring of Harbaugh signifies a new direction for the Chargers as they seek to revamp their coaching staff and leadership.
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