Baltimore Ravens Sack John Harbaugh After Disappointing Season
The Baltimore Ravens have fired head coach John Harbaugh after a dismal season marked by repeated collapses in the fourth quarter. The decision came on Sunday, following the team's 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which saw Tyler Loop miss a last-gasp 44-yard field goal and clinch the AFC North title for the Steelers.
The Ravens' 8-9 record has led to Harbaugh's dismissal after an 18-year tenure with the franchise. Harbaugh took over in 2008 and led the team to a Super Bowl XLVII victory in 2012, as well as three AFC Championship game appearances.
In a statement, Harbaugh expressed gratitude to the owner and organization for giving him the opportunity to coach the team, but acknowledged that his departure was difficult. "This was an incredibly difficult decision," said Harbaugh, "given the tremendous 18 years we have spent together and the profound respect I have for John as a coach and, most importantly, as a great man of integrity."
Owner Steve Bisciotti also paid tribute to Harbaugh's coaching career, describing him as a "Hall of Fame" coach who delivered a Super Bowl championship to Baltimore. The decision to part ways with Harbaugh comes after a season defined by repeated fourth-quarter collapses, including an early-season injury to star quarterback Lamar Jackson that contributed to a 1-5 start in 2025.
The Ravens' hierarchy opted for change after the disappointing campaign, citing the team's struggles as justification for the move. The Steelers' victory sealed their place in the playoffs and handed Harbaugh his sixth playoff miss of his tenure.
The Baltimore Ravens have fired head coach John Harbaugh after a dismal season marked by repeated collapses in the fourth quarter. The decision came on Sunday, following the team's 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which saw Tyler Loop miss a last-gasp 44-yard field goal and clinch the AFC North title for the Steelers.
The Ravens' 8-9 record has led to Harbaugh's dismissal after an 18-year tenure with the franchise. Harbaugh took over in 2008 and led the team to a Super Bowl XLVII victory in 2012, as well as three AFC Championship game appearances.
In a statement, Harbaugh expressed gratitude to the owner and organization for giving him the opportunity to coach the team, but acknowledged that his departure was difficult. "This was an incredibly difficult decision," said Harbaugh, "given the tremendous 18 years we have spent together and the profound respect I have for John as a coach and, most importantly, as a great man of integrity."
Owner Steve Bisciotti also paid tribute to Harbaugh's coaching career, describing him as a "Hall of Fame" coach who delivered a Super Bowl championship to Baltimore. The decision to part ways with Harbaugh comes after a season defined by repeated fourth-quarter collapses, including an early-season injury to star quarterback Lamar Jackson that contributed to a 1-5 start in 2025.
The Ravens' hierarchy opted for change after the disappointing campaign, citing the team's struggles as justification for the move. The Steelers' victory sealed their place in the playoffs and handed Harbaugh his sixth playoff miss of his tenure.
I feel bad for John Harbaugh, but at the same time, 18 years is a pretty long time to be stuck in one spot, you know? He's got so much experience and knowledge under his belt, it's crazy he didn't make the playoffs this year 
. I mean, the Ravens had some solid wins, but that collapse against the Steelers was just heartbreaking 
. Maybe this change is exactly what they need to shake things up and come back stronger next season 
. And can you imagine how proud Steve Bisciotti must be of Harbaugh's Hall of Fame career? It's not like he's giving up on Lamar Jackson or anything, maybe he'll try a new QB strategy 
. Whatever happens, I'm sure Harbaugh will bounce back and find another team that needs his expertise 
Did the Ravens really think someone else was gonna come in and turn it around? 
Guess you never know what goes on behind closed doors tho... Anyway, I'm a bit sad for Harbaugh, he deserved more time with that team 
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. Still gotta respect the guy for leading them to a Super Bowl win back in 2012 
. Guess it just wasn't meant to be this time around. Steve Bisciotti seems pretty nice, though - Hall of Fame coach and all that 
. Maybe Harbaugh's gonna find another team to work with... or maybe he'll just take some time off? Either way, I'm kinda curious to see how the Ravens do next season 
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i feel bad for him, he was a great coach and won that super bowl xlvii championship 
but it looks like 18 yrs of disappointing quaters finally caught up to him 
Like, maybe Harbaugh was getting too close to uncovering some dark secrets behind the team's "success"... and now he's just been silenced. 
And that statement of his... sounds kinda rehearsed to me. What if someone helped him write it? 
I'm not saying anything bad about Harbaugh, but I am saying... there's gotta be more to this story than what we're being told.
. I guess you could say he's been riding off into the sunset for a bit too long... but 18 years is still no joke! 
. It's time for some fresh blood to bring that Ravens magic back 
️. What do you guys think about this move?
. i'm curious to see who they pick up as his replacement, though... someone's gonna have big shoes to fill 
, 18 yrs with that team is a long time & he's done so much great work 
. The Ravens org must've thought 'change' was the way forward 
, but I'm sad for Harbaugh, he seems like such a cool coach 
, & Lamar Jackson's injury was a big blow 
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. Fingers crossed for next season 
. The Ravens' 8-9 record ain't so bad, and they're still in the playoffs 
... or maybe I'm just a contrarian who loves to stir the pot 
can't say I'm surprised tbh, ravens had a rough season 
. wonder what will happen to the team next season tho? maybe they can get their act together