Ravens fire coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons

The Baltimore Ravens dismissed head coach John Harbaugh on Jan. 6 after an 18-year tenure, the team said following a season-ending loss that handed the AFC North title to Pittsburgh.

The Baltimore Ravens fired coach John Harbaugh on Jan. 6 after 18 seasons leading the team. The decision came two days after a 26-24 loss at Pittsburgh that handed the Steelers the AFC North title. Owner Steve Bisciotti said he decided to "make a change at head coach" while expressing gratitude for Harbaugh's years of service. Harbaugh departs with a long record of regular-season and playoff wins. Key facts: - John Harbaugh coached the Ravens from 2008 through 2025, making him the second-longest tenured head coach in the league behind Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin. - Harbaugh's record in Baltimore was 180-113 in the regular season and 13-11 in the playoffs; his eight road playoff wins are an NFL record. - The Ravens finished the 2025 season 8-9 despite having the No. 2 rushing offense and the No. 11 scoring offense, and after adding running back Derrick Henry in 2024. - The season ended when Tyler Loop missed a 44-yard field goal against the Steelers; Harbaugh was questioned about using a kneeldown on the play before the kick and defended the decision. - Baltimore is now one of seven NFL teams with a head-coaching vacancy, joining Arizona, Atlanta, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Tennessee and the New York Giants. Summary: Harbaugh's departure ends an 18-year run and creates a high-profile coaching vacancy for the Ravens and the league. Undetermined at this time.