Michigan is working on a lucrative contract extension for Jim Harbaugh with an interesting caveat: report
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As Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines focus on preparing for next month’s College Football Playoff semifinal against Alabama, the University of Michigan is reportedly focused on retaining its head coach.
Harbaugh has been linked to the NFL for the second straight season, as several teams may consider the former San Francisco 49ers coach as a replacement next offseason.
Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates after winning the Big Ten Championship against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 2, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Michael Hickey/Getty Images) According to Richard Johnson of Sports Illustrated, the university is working on a five-year extension that could pay the veteran coach $11 million per year.
However, the deal reportedly includes the stipulation that Harbaugh will not hold an NFL job during the term of the contract.
Yahoo Sports also reported that negotiations were ongoing and a final deal was not expected anytime soon. These reports come after a tumultuous regular season for the coach.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines speaks to the media following a 49-0 victory against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Grégory Shamus/Getty Images)
After serving a school-imposed three-game suspension for NCAA recruiting violations earlier in the season, Harbaugh was re-imposed a three-game suspension to finish the season pending an investigation into sign-stealing, in which former non-commissioned officers and employees of Connor were involved. Stallion was involved.
Although Harbaugh initially challenged the ban, he agreed to go along with it. Michigan continued its 11-0 record and won its third straight conference championship with a 26-0 victory over Iowa.
The Wolverines are now seeking the school’s first national title since 1997. Harbaugh has been suggested as a potential candidate for several open or future head coaching positions.
Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates winning the B1G championship during the Big Ten championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Iowa Hawkeyes on December 2, 2023 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Teams in attendance include the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears. Rumors surrounding Bill Belichick’s future with the New England Patriots next season could lead to another option.
Harbaugh was reportedly in talks with the Panthers last season before hiring Frank Reich in place of Matt Rhule, who left a few weeks into the 2022 season after two losing seasons and a 1-4 record early in the season. his final year with the team.
