The Chargers' Jim Harbaugh abruptly leaves the game with a mysterious illness and returns a few minutes later

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh abruptly left Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos minutes after kickoff.

On the broadcast, Harbaugh was seen entering the blue medical tent on the sideline and then heading to the locker room.

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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh looks on before the game against the Denver Broncos on Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver. (Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)

The team said Harbaugh's return to play was questionable because he was suffering from an undisclosed illness. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter was named interim coach during Harbaugh's absence.

The Chargers got down the field quickly and settled for a field goal. The team also saw Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey suffer injuries on the first drive of the game.

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Minutes later, Harbaugh returned to the sideline.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston runs with the football during the first half, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

It will be the first time since October 19, 2014 that Harbaugh has coached an NFL game at Empower Field at Mile High. At the time he was with the San Francisco 49ers.

Harbaugh took over as the team's head coach after leading the University of Michigan to a college football national championship.

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh leaves the field after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, September 29, 2024. (Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)

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Los Angeles entered the game 2-2. The team started with two straight wins, defeating the Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers, but has since lost two straight to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs before getting a bye in early October.

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