NONETHELESS. 11 SPORTS DIRECTOR GERRY SANDUSKY JOINS US IN THE STUDIO CHAIR DEB ANDRE. END OF AN ERA. LATE THIS AFTERNOON, RAVENS FIRED HEAD COACH JOHN HARBAUGH, ENDING HARBAUGH’S 18 YEAR RUN AS THE TEAM’S HEAD COACH, THE LONGEST TENURE OF ANY BALTIMORE NFL HEAD COACH EVER. UNTIL TODAY, HARBAUGH WAS THE SECOND LONGEST TENURED ACTIVE HEAD COACH IN THE NFL, BEHIND ONLY. IRONICALLY, PITTSBURGH’S MIKE TOMLIN. IT WAS THE LOSS OF THE STEELERS LAST SUNDAY. THE LEFT THE RAVENS WITH AN EIGHT NINE RECORD, MISSING THE PLAYOFFS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FOUR YEARS. IT ALSO CAPPED A FRUSTRATING SEASON THAT BEGAN WITH THE WEIGHT OF SUPER BOWL EXPECTATIONS. HARBAUGH TOOK THE RAVENS TO THE PLAYOFFS IN 12 OF HIS 18 SEASONS. HE LED THE RAVENS TO A WIN IN SUPER BOWL 47 FOLLOWING THE 2012 SEASON, BUT SINCE THEN THE RAVENS HAVE FAILED TO WIN BACK TO BACK PLAYOFF GAMES IN ANY ONE YEAR. HARBAUGH RANKS 12TH ON THE NFL’S ALL TIME HEAD COACH WIN LIST, AND IS ONE OF ONLY EIGHT COACHES IN NFL HISTORY TO SPEND MORE THAN 300 GAMES WITH THE SAME TEAM, ALONG WITH WINNING THE SUPER BOWL, JOHN HARBAUGH LED THE RAVENS TO SIX DIVISION TITLES AND THREE AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES. THEY ALSO SET THE NFL RECORD FOR THE MOST ROAD PLAYOFF WINS IN LEAGUE HISTORY, BUT HIS INABILITY TO GET THE RAVENS TO THE SUPER BOWL WITH LAMAR JACKSON AS THE STARTING QUARTERBACK, COMBINED WITH THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF A LOSING RECORD THIS SEASON, CREATED SEASON LONG PRESSURE AS THE RAVENS TRIED TO CLIMB OUT OF A15 START IN A GAME OF INCHES AND CLOSE PLAYS THE INCHES AND PLAYS CLEARLY DID NOT GO IN. HARBAUGH THE RAVENS FAVOR IN RECENT YEARS MISSED BILLY CUNDIFF FIELD GOAL IN THE 2011 AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, A FUMBLE IN THE 2023 AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, A MARK ANDREWS DROPPED TWO POINT CONVERSION IN THE PLAYOFFS LAST YEAR, AND THE MISSED FIELD GOAL THIS YEAR. AGONY HAS BECOME THE HARD STOP TO RECENT SEASONS, AND NOW, FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE END OF THE 2007 SEASON, THE RAVENS BEGIN THE SEARCH FOR A NEW HEAD COACH. JUST MINUTES AGO, RAVENS OWNER STEVE BISCIOTTI RELEASED THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT, WHICH READS IN PART, QUOTE. 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. I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY HARD WORK AND DEDICATION DISPLAYED BY JOHN AND HIS STAFF THROUGHOUT THE MANY SUCCESSFUL YEARS. I WISH HE, INGRID AND ALLISON ALL THE BEST GOING FORWARD. END QUOTE. THERE ARE NOW CURRENTLY SEVEN VACANT HEAD COACHING POSITIONS IN THE NFL. JOHN HARBAUGH IMMEDIATELY BECOMES A PRIME CANDIDATE FOR THE OTHER SIX AVAILABLE JOBS. MUCH MORE ON THE END OF THE HARBAUGH ERA WITH THE RAVENS A LITTLE LATER IN SPORTS. ASHLEY. JERRY, THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BREAKING DOWN THE LATE BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS OF THE BALTIMORE RAVENS AND JOHN HARBAUGH PARTING WAYS. WE’LL HAVE MORE ON WHAT LED TO THAT POINT AND JOHN HARBAUGH’S CAREER IN BALTIMORE. YOU CAN GO T

The Ravens and John Harbaugh have parted ways after 18 seasons with the franchise, WBAL-TV 11 News confirmed.Harbaugh, 63, ends his tenure with the Ravens with a 180-113 record. He leaves the team with a Super Bowl ring and a 13-11 postseason record. Harbaugh made the playoffs in 12 of his 18 seasons with the team.The decision comes days after the team lost in a winner-take-all match with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a game the Ravens lost after a last-second field goal by Tyler Loop sailed wide right.The Ravens entered the season with Super Bowl expectations and left it without a playoff appearance for the first time in four years.Harbaugh is the winningest coach in Ravens history and was the second-longest currently tenured head coach in the league behind Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin.The 2025 season was just Harbaugh’s third losing season since he took over the franchise in 2008. The Ravens went 8-9.While Harbaugh and the Ravens have usually found regular-season success, the team has struggled in the postseason over the last few years. Loop’s missed kick was just the latest in a string of late-game errors that prevented the team from advancing or making the postseason.A late-game drop by Mark Andrews on a two-point conversion attempt prevented the Ravens from tying the game against the Buffalo Bills to end the 2024 season.The year before, Zay Flowers had a costly fumble that went through the end zone, squandering comeback hopes against the Kansas City Chiefs.Harbaugh was the third coach in franchise history, following Ted Marchibroda and Brian Billick. He is one of just eight coaches in league history to spend more than 300 games with the same team.Under Harbaugh’s leadership, the Ravens won six division titles. Baltimore becomes one of seven teams with a head coaching vacancy, but the roster talent makes the Ravens among the most desirable landing spots for potential candidates.Since his departure, Harbaugh’s agent told ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter that he has received calls from seven teams about a head coaching job. There are six teams other than Baltimore with an opening.John Harbaugh statement”Well, I was hoping for a different kind of message on my last day here, someday, but that day has come today. It comes with disappointment certainly, but more with GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION.”Gratitude to the owner and organization who was willing to bring in a head coach who made his mark with Special Teams success. A difficult thing to do … and Appreciation for all the moments, all these years, that are etched into eternity. “I hope a legacy built on Faith, always Fighting, always Believing. “Values built into an Organization, through a Team, that are Worthwhile, Good and Lasting and that are admired by fans and foes alike. “Meaningful & Impactful Relationships with Players through the years that I will cherish always. Grateful for their Strength and Courage. “Loyal partnerships in this wonderful building, that grew into strong friendships, through the toil and tempest of the job every day. “Mostly to my treasured Family, my Ingrid and my Alison, who are beyond compare in every way and the Loves of my life, and my close-knit family and good friends who stick with you no matter what. “Finally, to the author and finisher of our faith, Gratitude for a Journey beyond anything I could have dreamed of on my own – All is well with my soul because of the Good God who guides and sustains me.”Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti’s statement”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.”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.”Our goal has always been and will always be to win Championships. We strive to consistently perform at the highest level on the field and be a team and organization our fans take pride in.”I will always be grateful for the extraordinary hard work and dedication displayed by John and his staff throughout the many successful years. I wish he, Ingrid and Alison all the best going forward.”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.”Fans react to Harbaugh exit “John has done a great job while he has been here, but I do think it is time to move on. Next chapter. I think the Ravens will be back and strong next year,” said John Degen.A man named Andre said the change is necessary because the team came up short in big moments too many times.”Somebody has to be held accountable,” Andre said.Still, Harbaugh will be missed by Baltimore fans.”Harbaugh, we love you so much. Thank you. But it’s time to go,” a man named Dorian said. “We appreciate (that) you’ve done wonderful things, but it’s time to move on to a new life.””I love Harbaugh, I love what he has done. But at the same time, when it’s time to go, it’s time to go,” said Gerald Jones.

BALTIMORE —

The Ravens and John Harbaugh have parted ways after 18 seasons with the franchise, WBAL-TV 11 News confirmed.

Harbaugh, 63, ends his tenure with the Ravens with a 180-113 record. He leaves the team with a Super Bowl ring and a 13-11 postseason record. Harbaugh made the playoffs in 12 of his 18 seasons with the team.

The decision comes days after the team lost in a winner-take-all match with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a game the Ravens lost after a last-second field goal by Tyler Loop sailed wide right.

The Ravens entered the season with Super Bowl expectations and left it without a playoff appearance for the first time in four years.

Harbaugh is the winningest coach in Ravens history and was the second-longest currently tenured head coach in the league behind Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin.

The 2025 season was just Harbaugh’s third losing season since he took over the franchise in 2008. The Ravens went 8-9.

While Harbaugh and the Ravens have usually found regular-season success, the team has struggled in the postseason over the last few years. Loop’s missed kick was just the latest in a string of late-game errors that prevented the team from advancing or making the postseason.

A late-game drop by Mark Andrews on a two-point conversion attempt prevented the Ravens from tying the game against the Buffalo Bills to end the 2024 season.

The year before, Zay Flowers had a costly fumble that went through the end zone, squandering comeback hopes against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Harbaugh was the third coach in franchise history, following Ted Marchibroda and Brian Billick. He is one of just eight coaches in league history to spend more than 300 games with the same team.

Under Harbaugh’s leadership, the Ravens won six division titles.

Baltimore becomes one of seven teams with a head coaching vacancy, but the roster talent makes the Ravens among the most desirable landing spots for potential candidates.

Since his departure, Harbaugh’s agent told ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter that he has received calls from seven teams about a head coaching job. There are six teams other than Baltimore with an opening.

John Harbaugh statement”Well, I was hoping for a different kind of message on my last day here, someday, but that day has come today. It comes with disappointment certainly, but more with GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION.”Gratitude to the owner and organization who was willing to bring in a head coach who made his mark with Special Teams success. A difficult thing to do … and Appreciation for all the moments, all these years, that are etched into eternity. “I hope a legacy built on Faith, always Fighting, always Believing. “Values built into an Organization, through a Team, that are Worthwhile, Good and Lasting and that are admired by fans and foes alike. “Meaningful & Impactful Relationships with Players through the years that I will cherish always. Grateful for their Strength and Courage. “Loyal partnerships in this wonderful building, that grew into strong friendships, through the toil and tempest of the job every day. “Mostly to my treasured Family, my Ingrid and my Alison, who are beyond compare in every way and the Loves of my life, and my close-knit family and good friends who stick with you no matter what. “Finally, to the author and finisher of our faith, Gratitude for a Journey beyond anything I could have dreamed of on my own – All is well with my soul because of the Good God who guides and sustains me.”Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti’s statement”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.”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.”Our goal has always been and will always be to win Championships. We strive to consistently perform at the highest level on the field and be a team and organization our fans take pride in.”I will always be grateful for the extraordinary hard work and dedication displayed by John and his staff throughout the many successful years. I wish he, Ingrid and Alison all the best going forward.”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.”Fans react to Harbaugh exit

“John has done a great job while he has been here, but I do think it is time to move on. Next chapter. I think the Ravens will be back and strong next year,” said John Degen.

A man named Andre said the change is necessary because the team came up short in big moments too many times.

“Somebody has to be held accountable,” Andre said.

Still, Harbaugh will be missed by Baltimore fans.

“Harbaugh, we love you so much. Thank you. But it’s time to go,” a man named Dorian said. “We appreciate (that) you’ve done wonderful things, but it’s time to move on to a new life.”

“I love Harbaugh, I love what he has done. But at the same time, when it’s time to go, it’s time to go,” said Gerald Jones.