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Barry Werner

Chargers hire Jim Harbaugh as head coach

Jim Harbaugh will trade shades of blue and yellow.

The national champion coach at Michigan was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as their head coach on Wednesday.

This is his second NFL head coaching job, and both have been for California teams.

Harbaugh coached the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-14. He built a record of 44-19-1.

At Michigan, Harbaugh was 89-25 in nine seasons.

While his Wolverines won the national title earlier this month, the season was filled with controversy. Harbaugh was suspended multiple times and the team was surrounded by a sign-stealing scandal.

In 2024, Harbaugh will coach against his brother, John,

The Chargers are scheduled to play host to the Baltimore Ravens next season.

 

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