Jim Harbaugh agrees to become Chargers head coach: reports

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Jim Harbaugh is heading back to the NFL after accepting the head coaching job of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.

ESPN reports Harbaugh agreeing to a five-year deal with Los Angeles.

The Chargers’ pursuit of Harbaugh has been heating up in recent days as NFL Network previously reported them reaching the final stages of a deal.

After nine years as the Michigan Wolverines head coach, where he most recently won a national title, Harbaugh is headed back to the West Coast to lead a Chargers team that went 5-12 during the 2023 regular season.

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Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates after winning the CFP National Championship on Jan. 8, 2024, at NRG Stadium in Houston. (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The Chargers didn’t make it official yet, but their latest social media post points to something being done after they posted a chimney billowing smoke. 

It’s a signal that one of the biggest names in the head coaching market has landed. 

NFL Network reported on Tuesday the Chargers were "in the zone where something can happen" soon. The Chargers’ deal to Harbaugh was expected to be an "extremely strong" financial offer. 

The Chargers weren’t the only team to interview Harbaugh for their head coach vacancy. The Atlanta Falcons brought him in for an initial interview and reportedly wanted him back for a second interview, but the Chargers clearly wanted to lock him in for 2024 and beyond. 

CHARGERS' PURSUIT OF JIM HARBAUGH ADVANCING TO FINAL STAGES: REPORT

Harbaugh was among the top head coaching candidates that included Bill Belichick