Baltimore Ravens Part Ways with Longtime Coach John Harbaugh After 18 Years at the Helm
The Baltimore Ravens have ended an era, announcing the departure of head coach John Harbaugh after a remarkable 18 seasons in charge. The move comes as a shock to fans and pundits alike, given Harbaugh's impressive record and loyalty to the franchise.
Harbaugh, who is widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in franchise history, had been with the Ravens since 2008. He has delivered numerous playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl championship in 2012, which he won against his brother Jim in what was dubbed the "HarBowl." However, the team's recent success has been more sporadic.
Despite having two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson under center for several years, the Ravens have struggled to replicate their earlier playoff successes. The 2025 season, in particular, was a disappointment, with the team finishing with an 8-9 record and missing the playoffs after a heartbreaking missed field goal against division rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti has paid tribute to Harbaugh's contributions to the franchise, calling his departure "incredibly difficult." Bisciotti acknowledged Harbaugh's remarkable Hall of Fame coaching career, highlighting his commitment to humility and leadership. The coach will also be remembered for his profound impact on the community, which he has deeply embedded himself in.
The timing of Harbaugh's dismissal is striking, coming after a game against Mike Tomlin, who holds the record for most seasons as an NFL head coach with 19 years under his belt. While it remains to be seen what the future holds for Harbaugh, some speculate that he may join the media side as a TV analyst, a path already explored by Tomlin.
For now, the Ravens must navigate their post-Harbaugh era, seeking to restore their winning ways and maintain their reputation as a competitive team in the NFL.
The Baltimore Ravens have ended an era, announcing the departure of head coach John Harbaugh after a remarkable 18 seasons in charge. The move comes as a shock to fans and pundits alike, given Harbaugh's impressive record and loyalty to the franchise.
Harbaugh, who is widely regarded as one of the most successful coaches in franchise history, had been with the Ravens since 2008. He has delivered numerous playoff appearances, including a Super Bowl championship in 2012, which he won against his brother Jim in what was dubbed the "HarBowl." However, the team's recent success has been more sporadic.
Despite having two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson under center for several years, the Ravens have struggled to replicate their earlier playoff successes. The 2025 season, in particular, was a disappointment, with the team finishing with an 8-9 record and missing the playoffs after a heartbreaking missed field goal against division rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti has paid tribute to Harbaugh's contributions to the franchise, calling his departure "incredibly difficult." Bisciotti acknowledged Harbaugh's remarkable Hall of Fame coaching career, highlighting his commitment to humility and leadership. The coach will also be remembered for his profound impact on the community, which he has deeply embedded himself in.
The timing of Harbaugh's dismissal is striking, coming after a game against Mike Tomlin, who holds the record for most seasons as an NFL head coach with 19 years under his belt. While it remains to be seen what the future holds for Harbaugh, some speculate that he may join the media side as a TV analyst, a path already explored by Tomlin.
For now, the Ravens must navigate their post-Harbaugh era, seeking to restore their winning ways and maintain their reputation as a competitive team in the NFL.
so its been 18 years with john harbaugh and he just gets canned after all that? seems kinda weird, i mean ive seen coaches get benched for worse, but still, i guess its not like hes done anything wrong or anything... 
Lamar Jackson is still under contract tho, gotta see how that all plays out... maybe new coach can bring some fresh vibes to the team 
. HarBowl was EPIC btw 
Steve Bisciotti should give him a ring for the docu on his time with the Ravens 
, that'd be lit 
he's like the face of the franchise at this point... but i guess it makes sense with how the team has been performing lately 
8-9 record is just bad enough to make you wonder what's going on behind the scenes, and it sounds like they're looking for a change. I'm kinda sad about it too, he's always been so humble and down-to-earth, i loved watching him coach 
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anyway, what do u guys think about harbaugh's departure? will he go to tv or stay in coaching? 
. The team has been struggling lately, but you'd think they'd want to ride out the storm with someone who knows them so well. Now it's up to Steve Bisciotti and the new crew to turn things around...fingers crossed! 
i remember when my grandma used to make this crazy noodle soup for me and it was literally the best thing since sliced bread... anyway, back to football - i feel bad for harbaugh, he's been with one team for that long, you'd think he'd get a mulligan or something 
. Lamar jackson is an amazing QB but he needs a new coach to help him win another super bowl 
. i heard tom brady did this same thing with the patriots and now hes a tv analyst, maybe harbaugh will join him? 
and I gotta say, it's about time 
. Don't get me wrong, he's had some amazing moments with that team, but 18 years is a looong time to be stuck in the same old coach rut 
. I mean, come on, guys can change and grow, right? Even Harbaugh himself seemed a bit stale lately...all those missed field goals against the Steelers were cringeworthy 
. Now, I'm not saying he's done anything wrong (he hasn't), but sometimes you gotta let new blood in to shake things up 
, can't believe they're letting him go after all those years! He's a legend, for sure. I mean, 18 seasons is a huge chunk of time, you'd think he'd be able to ride it out till retirement or something. I guess sometimes it just doesn't work out, but man, what's next? 