John Harbaugh Fired by Ravens After 18 Seasons
The Baltimore Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh on Tuesday, two days after missing the playoffs with an 8-9 record. Harbaugh, 63, finished with a 180-113 regular season record and won Super Bowl XLVII in 2012.
Immediate Interest
Seven NFL teams contacted Harbaugh's agent within 45 minutes of the announcement. He is expected to be the top candidate in the 2026 coaching cycle.
New York Giants
The Giants are reportedly Harbaugh's most likely destination. The team has quarterback Jaxson Dart, who totaled 2,800 yards and 24 touchdowns as a rookie, plus receivers Malik Nabers and Wandale Robinson. New York holds the No. 5 pick in the 2026 draft. General manager Joe Schoen remains with the organization.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders hold the No. 1 overall pick and can select a quarterback. The roster includes tight end Brock Bowers, pass rusher Maxx Crosby, and running back Ashton Jeanty. The team has no established quarterback.
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta has offensive talent including running back Bijan Robinson, receiver Drake London, tight end Kyle Pitts, and guard Chris Lindstrom. The quarterback situation remains uncertain. The team does not have a first-round pick in 2026.
Miami Dolphins
Owner Stephen Ross, a Michigan alum, has strong ties to the Harbaugh family. The team currently employs Mike McDaniel but has a general manager vacancy. Miami finished outside the playoffs and has no playoff wins with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Harbaugh was the second-longest tenured head coach in the NFL behind Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin. His 13 playoff wins rank seventh all-time, and his eight road playoff wins are the most in NFL history.
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