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Jim Harbaugh Earns Massive Bonus After Chargers-Patriots

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Dec 28, 2024 4:35 PM ET

The Los Angeles Chargers defeated the New England Patriots 40-7 in Week 17, clinching a spot in the NFL playoffs.

Los Angeles improved to 10-6 on the year and will head into the final week of the regular season with back-to-back wins.

Following the win for L.A., Chargers' first-year head coach Jim Harbaugh was awarded a $1 million playoff bonus, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Chargers head coach has put his team in prime position to make a playoff run, after accepting the role to return to the NFL.

Harbaugh was previously the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines at the collegiate level, from 2015 to 2023.

He also served as the San Francisco 49ers head coach from 2011 to 2014.

By clinching a wild-card spot today, Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh collects a $1 million playoff bonus in his contract. pic.twitter.com/28XCURQYWp
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 28, 2024

According to Jacob Zinkula at Business Insider, Harbaugh signed a five-year deal that will reportedly pay him around $16 million annually.

While the details of his contract have yet to be revealed, the $1 million playoff bonus was likely linked as an incentive within the contractual agreement.

In the Week 17 win over the Patriots, Los Angeles was led by a masterful performance from the offense, most notably quarterback Justin Herbert and wide receiver Ladd McConkey.

Herbert finished the game with three touchdowns and 281 yards, completing 26-of-38 pass attempts. McConkey recorded two touchdowns and 94 yards on eight receptions.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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