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We’re learning more about the firing of Ravens’ longtime head coach John Harbaugh.
On Tuesday, Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti announced that the team was parting ways with Harbaugh.
“Following a comprehensive evaluation of the season and the overall direction of our organization, I decided to make a change at head coach. Today I informed John that he has been relieved of his duties.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.
“We now begin the challenging, but exciting, process of identifying the next leader of our football team.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.”
Not long after Harbaugh’s firing, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport revealed players had voiced their concerns about playing for Harbaugh.
“Harbaugh lost the locker room. At the end, players had doubts about whether or not they wanted to play for him… It wasn’t just Lamar Jackson, but it started with Harbaugh and Lamar Jackson not being on the same page and it continued throughout the locker room.”
From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: The #Ravens parted ways with John Harbaugh today and among the reasons — They felt he lost the locker room. Including, but not limited to, Lamar Jackson. pic.twitter.com/ssAUrHE799
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2026