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Jim Harbaugh Returning to Michigan After Considering Leaving For NFL

Jim Harbaugh is staying put.

Despite a month-long flirtation with various NFL teams, Michigan's head coach will be staying with the Wolverines as Harbaugh told the school on Wednesday night that he intends to return next season, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Jim Harbaugh called Michigan to inform the school that, despite interviewing with the Vikings today, he will be returning to school for the 2022 season, sources tell ESPN. Michigan was, in the words of one source, elated to get Harbaughs decision.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 3, 2022

Initially linked to the Las Vegas Raiders opening in early January, Harbaugh also met with the Minnesota Vikings twice and there was reportedly mutual interest with the Miami Dolphins, as well.