Jim Harbaugh has been connected to NFL jobs for weeks after leading Michigan to its first College Football Playoff appearance. The former 49ers coach reportedly has “legitimate interest” in the Vikings, and he remains in the mix for the opening.
According to Sam Webb of 247Sports, it may be even more serious than mere interest at this point. On Monday night, Webb tweeted that the “consensus expectation” is that Harbaugh would accept the job in Minnesota if offered.
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Monday Harbaugh will formally interview for the Vikings job on Wednesday, which happens to be National Signing Day in college football.