7 months ago
Baltimore Ravens fire John Harbaugh after 18 seasons
The Baltimore Ravens have let go of their head coach, John Harbaugh, after 18 seasons.
He led the team to a Super Bowl win and many successful years, but they had a bad season in 2025 and didn't make the playoffs.
The team's owner said it was a hard decision, but they need a new direction.
Harbaugh is known for being a great coach and a good person.
He won a lot of games and is likely to be in the Hall of Fame.
The team had injuries and problems finishing games this year, which contributed to his firing.
John Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons as head coach.
The Ravens finished the 2025 season with an 8-9 record, missing the playoffs.
Owner Steve Bisciotti called the decision 'incredibly difficult' but necessary for fresh direction.
Harbaugh led the Ravens to a Super Bowl win in 2012 and 12 playoff appearances.
Injuries, including to quarterback Lamar Jackson, contributed to the team's struggles in 2025.
- Who
- John Harbaugh, head coach of the Baltimore Ravens
- What
- Fired after 18 seasons with the team
- Where
- Baltimore, Maryland
- When
- After the 2025 season
- Why
- Disappointing 2025 season and playoff shortcomings
Key facts
- Coach
- John Harbaugh
- Team
- Baltimore Ravens
- Tenure
- 18 seasons (2008-2025)
- Record
- 180-115 (regular season)
- Playoff Appearances
- 12
- AFC North Titles
- 6
- Super Bowl Wins
- 1 (XLVII, 2012)
- 2025 Season Record
- 8-9
Quotes
Steve Bisciotti
Owner of the Baltimore Ravens
“This was an incredibly difficult decision, 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. Throughout what I firmly believe is a Hall of Fame coaching career, John has delivered a Super Bowl championship to Baltimore and served as a steadfast pillar of humility and leadership.”
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