Ravens fire head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons
The New York Times••sports
Key Points:
- John Harbaugh was fired as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons, ending a tenure highlighted by a Super Bowl XLVII victory over his brother’s 49ers and a franchise-record in wins.
- The Ravens missed the playoffs in the 2025 season for the first time since 2021, finishing with a disappointing record despite high preseason expectations and a talented roster.
- Team owner Steve Bisciotti praised Harbaugh’s leadership and contributions but cited a need for change after the team plateaued and underperformed in recent years.
- Harbaugh’s legacy includes 12 playoff appearances, a Super Bowl championship, and a 180-113 regular-season record, but recent struggles with playoff success and team
