> At a Glance
> – John Harbaugh fired after 18 seasons as Ravens head coach
> – Leaves Baltimore with 180-113 record and Super Bowl XLVII title
> – Expected to become top candidate for Giants, Raiders, Browns, Falcons, Titans, Cardinals
> – Why it matters: His sudden availability reshapes the 2025 coaching carousel
The Ravens’ Black Monday drama spilled into Tuesday, ending the league’s second-longest active coaching tenure. Owner Steve Bisciotti pulled the plug on John Harbaugh after an 8-9 campaign that came down to a missed 44-yard field goal in the finale.
The Decision
Bisciotti praised Harbaugh in a statement, calling the 63-year-old a “Hall of Fame coach” who delivered Baltimore its second Lombardi Trophy. The owner also thanked Harbaugh and his family for embedding themselves in the community.
Harbaugh posted his own farewell to fans, though the text was not released.
- Years in charge: 2008-2024 (18 seasons)
- Playoff berths: 10
- Super Bowl wins: 1 (2012 season)
- AFC title game losses: 3
- Road playoff victories: NFL-record 8
Coaching Market Fallout
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Harbaugh will vault to the top of this cycle’s wish lists. The Giants are viewed as an early favorite, while at least one team with a current coach has already phoned his agent.
Openings on the board:
- New York Giants
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Cleveland Browns
- Atlanta Falcons
- Tennessee Titans
- Arizona Cardinals
Ravens Ready to Reload
Despite the coaching change, Baltimore remains attractive. Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Isaiah Likely, Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith and Nnamdi Madubuike form a star-studded core that expects to contend in 2025.
| Ravens Coaches All-Time | Years | Playoff Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Ted Marchibroda | 1996-1998 | 0 |
| Brian Billick | 1999-2007 | 5 |
| John Harbaugh | 2008-2024 | 11 |
Key Takeaways
- Harbaugh’s 180 career wins rank 22nd in NFL history
- Only Mike Tomlin (Pittsburgh) has coached his current team longer
- Ravens missed postseason on final play of regular season
- Franchise now seeks its fourth head coach since returning to Baltimore
The search begins as Baltimore tries to keep pace in a stacked AFC while Harbaugh plots his next landing spot.
