After a lot of guessing on what he would do, near interceptions by the Miami Dolphins, Stanford Cardinal and even the Denver Broncos, Jim Harbaugh finally made his choice.
He will coach the San Francisco 49ers. Harbaugh has agreed to a 5-year deal worth $25 million according to ESPN. The 49ers will hold a 3:30 p.m. press conference at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco to introduce Jim Harbaugh as their 18th head coach.
Harbaugh interviewed with the 49ers on Wednesday. On Wednesday evening, the Miami Dolphins flew into the Bay Area to make their pitch to Harbaugh but eventually bowed out of the race yesterday. Harbaugh met with the Stanford Cardinal this morning as they made a pitch to keep the head coach that led their team to a 12-1 record and Orange Bowl victory. The Denver Broncos also requested an interview before bowing out of the race today.
According to Matt Barrows on the Sacramento Bee, "Harbaugh is expected to bring much of his coaching staff from Stanford, including defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who has 23 years of NFL experience."
Harbaugh's salary puts him at the level of coaches like Jack Del Rio and Lovie Smith, who both make about $5 million a year.
Does Mac Jones regret signing a multi-year deal with the 49ers?
By David Bonilla
Nov 9
If quarterback Mac Jones had signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers this past offseason, he might be poised for a big payday in 2026—especially given his strong performance in 2025.
The 49ers fell 42-26 to the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, but...
Why the 49ers didn't close the deal on Jets' Jermaine Johnson
By David Bonilla
Nov 4
The San Francisco 49ers explored a trade for New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson before the deadline, but ultimately couldn't strike a deal. According to Jordan Schultz, the 49ers were one of at least two teams pursuing Johnson, yet the sides couldn't agree on fair...
49ers vs. Cardinals in Week 11: How to watch, stream, and listen, plus odds
By Site Staff
11 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers hit the road to face the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. This matchup marks the 69th all-time meeting between the two NFC West rivals, with the 49ers leading the series 37-31. San Francisco looks to complete the season sweep and...
49ers vs. Rams in Week 10: How to watch, stream, and listen, plus odds
By Site Staff
Nov 5
The San Francisco 49ers return to Levi's Stadium to face the Los Angeles Rams in the second of two matchups this season. This marks the 154th all-time meeting between the two teams. The 49ers lead the series 79-71-3 and aim to improve their home record to 38-36-2 against the...