In a surprising turn of events, the Washington Commanders have reportedly expressed interest in former NFL head coach Jim Harbaugh to fill their vacant head coach position. The news comes after the firing of Ron Rivera, as the Commanders look to revamp their coaching staff and overall football operations.

According to sources to @BleacherReport, Bob Myers, a former NBA executive and now part of Washington's search committee, has reached out to Don Yee, Harbaugh's agent, to gauge the coach's interest in joining the Commanders. Myers was brought in by team owner Josh Harris to assist in finding the team's new head coach.

Harbaugh, who currently serves as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, has long been surrounded by speculation regarding a potential return to the NFL. The commanding lead Michigan has taken to the National Title Game against the Washington Huskies tonight has only added fuel to rumors of Harbaugh's desire to make a comeback in the professional league.

The former NFL head coach has a track record of success, achieving winning results wherever he has coached. However, controversy has also followed Harbaugh throughout his career. Most recently, he faced multiple suspensions during the current season at Michigan and could face disciplinary action from the NFL if he were to take on a head coaching role in the league again.

Despite the potential challenges that may accompany Harbaugh's candidacy, his proven coaching abilities make him an enticing option for the Commanders and other teams in need of a skilled head coach. If Harbaugh is serious about returning to the NFL, he is expected to garner significant attention and be highly sought after by several organizations.

As the Commanders continue their search for a new head coach and head of football operations, their interest in Jim Harbaugh adds an intriguing twist to the coaching carousel. Time will tell if Harbaugh is open to the opportunity and if negotiations will progress between the parties involved.