John Harbaugh is stepping down as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons, according to a source familiar with the situation. The announcement has yet to be made public by the Ravens.
This decision follows a disappointing season for the Ravens, who finished with an 8-9 record and failed to secure a playoff spot after being considered one of the favorites for the Super Bowl at the start of the year. Their campaign came to a close on Sunday night when a missed field goal by Tyler Loop allowed the Pittsburgh Steelers to win 26-24, clinching the AFC North title.
During his tenure, Harbaugh amassed a record of 193 wins and 124 losses, including the playoffs. He led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory in 2012 and advanced to the AFC Championship game three additional times. This season marked only the sixth time under his leadership that Baltimore missed the playoffs, matching the number of times they won the AFC North.
Much of the Ravens” playoff success occurred in the early years of Harbaugh”s coaching career. The team reached the AFC Championship game three times in his first five years, culminating in their Super Bowl win as a wild card, where he faced his brother, Jim Harbaugh, and the San Francisco 49ers.
Although he started his postseason career with a 9-4 record, Harbaugh”s performance in the playoffs has diminished, as he has since recorded only four wins against seven losses. After a three-year playoff drought, quarterback Lamar Jackson joined the team in 2018, leading them to a division title. However, their sole trip to the AFC Championship game with Jackson resulted in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Harbaugh”s final season was turbulent, beginning with promise before the team faltered, notably struggling to maintain leads in the fourth quarter. After Jackson suffered a hamstring injury, the team stumbled to a 1-5 start in 2025. Despite a late push that led to a decisive matchup against the Steelers, the Ravens” season ended in heartache once more.
AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi contributed to this report.
