The Ravens have parted ways with Head Coach John Harbaugh, the winningest coach in franchise history, after an 18-year tenure.
"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," Owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement.
"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. He and his family have deeply embedded themselves in this community. For these profound contributions, on and off the field, we should all be forever grateful."
Harbaugh issued a statement expressing his gratitude to Bisciotti and the organization.
Harbaugh guided Baltimore to 12 playoff appearances, including the 2012 season that ended with a victory in Super Bowl XLVII, giving the franchise its second Lombardi Trophy. With a career regular-season record of 180-113, Harbaugh ranks 14th all-time in victories among NFL coaches and fourth among active coaches.
Baltimore ended the 2025 season with an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Ravens lost their final three home games to finish with a 3-6 record at M&T Bank Stadium, the poorest home mark in the franchise's 30-year history. The Ravens were eliminated from playoff contention with their heartbreaking 26-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18. It was only the third losing season under Harbaugh.
The 63-year-old Harbaugh had the second-longest tenure with one team among active coaches, trailing only Mike Tomlin, who has coached the Steelers for 19 seasons. Baltimore won six AFC North titles under Harbaugh and fell just short Sunday of becoming the first franchise to win the division three straight times.
Harbaugh was hired in 2008 and established a winning culture from the moment he arrived. Taking over a team that finished 5-11 in 2007, Harbaugh led the Ravens to the playoffs in his first five seasons, capped by their Super Bowl run in 2012.
Harbaugh is the only coach in NFL history to win at least one playoff game in his first five seasons and owns more road playoff wins (eight) than any coach in league history.
In 2019 under Harbaugh, the Ravens posted a franchise-best 14-2 record and won their last 12 regular-season games. He was named NFL Coach of the Year that season, the first Ravens coach to win the honor. It was the first time the Ravens captured the No. 1 seed heading into the playoffs, and they did that again in 2023 by finishing 13-4.
Seven of Harbaugh's former assistant coaches have become NFL head coaches – Ravens Secondary Coach Chuck Pagano, current Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Mike Macdonald, David Culley, Vic Fangio, Hue Jackson, Mike Pettine, and Rex Ryan.
Only the third head coach in Ravens history, Harbaugh departs after leaving an indelible mark on the franchise.
"We now begin the challenging, but exciting, process of identifying the next leader of our football team," Bisciotti said.
"We fully understand the expectations of our fans and everyone in the Ravens organization. Finding another strong leader and partner who will reflect these high standards is paramount.
"We deeply appreciate our fans and will continue to work relentlessly to bring them, our city and the extended community the success they deserve."
