Flowers: Harbaugh's practices why Ravens 'had a lot of injuries'
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers criticized former head coach John Harbaugh's demanding practice regimen, saying it contributed to the team's injury problems during the 2025 season.
- Flowers highlighted that the team frequently practiced in full pads and conducted intense drills even late in the season, which he believes led to a heavy workload and more injuries.
- Despite the injury struggles, Harbaugh finished as the Ravens' winningest coach with a 193-124 record, six AFC North titles, and a Super Bowl victory in 2012.
- The Ravens fired Harbaugh after the 2025 season and hired Jesse Minter, who promises a lighter practice load to keep players fresher for games, according to Flowers.
- Flowers credited Harbaugh with teaching the team how to prepare effectively for games, despite the physical toll of his practice methods.
