All you need to know about Jim Harbaugh's NFL Career

Jim Harbaugh is an American college football coach and former NFL quarterback. Harbaugh is the current coach of the Michigan Wolverines, his alma mater before making the jump up to the NFL. Harbaugh was an NFL coach from 2002 till he was relieved of his role as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 2014. So, which NFL teams did Jim Harbaugh coach?

What teams did Jim Harbaugh coach?

Harbaugh started his coaching career as the quarterback coach for the Oakland Raiders in 2002. There, he helped lead the Raiders to a 11-5-0 record. He stayed in that role until the 2004 season, when he was appointed the head coach of the San Diego Toreros, a role he held for three seasons.

Following his third season with the Toreros, he assumed the head coach position at the Stanford Cardinals, with whom he stayed for four seasons. After improving the Cardinals' record and prestige, Harbaugh got another shot in the NFL, this time for a head coach gig.

He was thus appointed as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, whom he led to three straight NFC Championship games (2011-2013). He also made a Super Bowl appearance. Jim Harbaugh was fired in 2014, after which he took over as head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, a role he still holds today.

Where did Jim Harbaugh play in the NFL?

Harbaugh played as a quarterback in the NFL and called the shots for four teams throughout a fourteen-year NFL career. Harbaugh played for the following franchises over the years: The Chicago Bears (1987-1994), Indianapolis Colts (1994-1998), Baltimore Ravens (1998-1999), and the San Diego Chargers (1999-2001).

Why did Jim Harbaugh leave the NFL?

Harbaugh left the NFL after his time with the San Francisco 49ers because he got the chance to coach the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan was his alma mater and a team close to his heart. While he helped turn San Francisco into a winning franchise, he never did feel appreciated there.

It was reported that the relationship between Harbaugh and the front office was pretty frosty. No one really enjoys that kind of environment, so it's no wonder he went somewhere where he felt appreciated. In his case, the serene environment of the NCAA. He recently said that his time in the NFL is up, and he does not see any offer that will entice him to return.

How much is Jim Harbaugh making?

Harbaugh is making huge bucks for leading the Michigan Wolverines. The former NFL quarterback recently signed a new five-year, $36.7 million contract with the Wolverines.

Harbaugh is doing a great job with the Michigan Wolverines and is being compensated accordingly. His annual compensation starts at $7.05 million in 2022 and goes up steadily to $7.63 million in 2026. In all, it's more than a $3 million increase from his 2021 base salary. He will be around for a while and he's being compensated accordingly.