> At a Glance
> – John Harbaugh fired after 18 seasons and an 8-9 record
> – 180-113 overall record, 2013 Super Bowl title, 8 road playoff wins-an NFL best
> – Immediate favorite for Giants, Raiders, Browns, Falcons, Titans, Cardinals openings
> – Why it matters: Harbaugh’s sudden availability resets the 2025 coaching carousel and could lure teams still employing a head coach to pounce
Baltimore’s longest-tenured coach is suddenly the hottest free agent on the market. The Ravens’ 8-9 miss of both the AFC North crown and the final playoff seed-sealed by a last-second 44-yard miss-cost John Harbaugh his job after 18 seasons.
The Breakup
Owner Steve Bisciotti praised the outgoing coach:
> Steve Bisciotti stated:
> > “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.”
Harbaugh, 63, exits with a 180-113 record, the 2012 Lombardi Trophy, and three AFC Championship defeats. His eight road postseason wins remain an NFL record.
Next Stop?
Adam Schefter reports Harbaugh vaults to the top of this cycle’s board, a list that now includes openings with:
- New York Giants
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Cleveland Browns
- Atlanta Falcons
- Tennessee Titans
- Arizona Cardinals
Schefter adds the Giants are among the favorites, while at least one team that still has a head coach has already reached out.
What Baltimore Leaves Behind
Despite the coaching vacancy, the roster remains attractive:
- Lamar Jackson – two-time MVP
- Derrick Henry – star running back
- Isaiah Likely – rising tight end
- Kyle Hamilton, Roquan Smith, Nnamdi Madubuike – defensive core
The franchise has now employed only four head coaches since 1996: Ted Marchibroda, Brian Billick, Harbaugh, and whoever is hired next.
Key Takeaways
- Harbaugh’s firing ends the NFL’s second-longest active tenure behind Mike Tomlin
- His instant availability reshuffles team strategies across the league
- Baltimore’s stacked roster keeps the job among the most coveted
- The Ravens missed the playoffs after three straight berths
A Hall-of-Fame résumé now hits the open market, and the coaching dominoes are already swaying.
