Michigan's Jim Harbaugh wants firing protection clause in contract amid NCAA probes, NFL flirtation: report

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Jim Harbaugh has spent the last nine years on the Michigan football sideline. 

However, before he returned to Ann Arbor to coach his alma mater, Harbaugh had considerable success coaching in the NFL.

He led the 49ers to a Super Bowl during his four-year run in San Francisco. Earlier this month, Harbaugh led the Wolverines to the College Football Playoff national title. 

The 60-year-old coach is reportedly weighing a 10-year, $125 million contract extension. The offer is believed to include a clause that would prevent Harbaugh from taking a job at the NFL level for the 2024 season.

Harbaugh may be seeking to add a clause of his own. According to Yahoo Sports, Harbaugh asked for contractual protection from potential NCAA punishment. Harbaugh served two separate three-game suspensions during the regular season. 

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Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is seen after the Big Ten Championship against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 2, 2023 in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

In December, the NCAA issued a formal notice to Michigan, which detailed a Level I allegation against Harabugh. The probe remains ongoing.

Harbaugh and his representatives likely want to see wording added that would prevent the coach from being fired as a result of the investigation.

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The rather unusual termination clause request for Harbaugh's potential contract comes amid the coach's ongoing flirtation with the NFL. The Los Angeles Chargers recently announced that they conducted an interview with Harbaugh as