JANUARY 3: CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones confirms Harbaugh is believed to be safe even in the event of a Ravens loss tomorrow. While other staff changes could be coming, a move at the head coach spot would be seen as a surprise.
JANUARY 2: Though the Ravens still can make the playoffs with a win over the Steelers on Sunday night, their 2025 season has been undeniably disappointing.
Removing head coach John Harbaugh, however, is not an expected outcome of the season, even if his team loses in Pittsburgh this weekend.
“I do not have any indication right now that John Harbaugh is in danger of being fired,” NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero said on the Rich Eisen Show. “That would really surprise me. There is a reason that Steve Bisciotti has stuck with him for 18 seasons and running now.”
Baltimore is currently 8-8 after a rollercoaster of a year. Injuries to Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith, and several other key players resulted in a 1-5 start. The team’s fortunes turned around after their Week 7 bye with a Tyler Huntley-led win over the Bears in Week 8 preceding Jackson’s return to the field for a spectacular win in Miami in their next game. The Ravens’ win streak extended to five games to get to 6-5 before three losses in four weeks dropped them back below .500.
A dominant Week 16 win in Green Bay – plus the Browns’ upset of the Steelers – has renewed hope around the team’s fortunes in the playoffs, should they qualify. Jackson just completed his first full week of practice since Week 10 and is liable to take over a game at any moment. Derrick Henry, as he demonstrated last week, his capable of doing the same.
But the Ravens’ defense, which has been a hallmark of Harbaugh’s tenure in Baltimore, has been unusually porous this season. Last year, defensive coordinator Zach Orr turned his unit around after a slow start. He was not able to do so this year. And despite the talent on the roster, the offense under Todd Monken has disappointed as well. While one could argue the buck stops with the head coach – especially with issues on both sides of the ball – recent reporting indicate that Baltimore’s coordinators are in danger of being removed.
I dont see it. This team easily could have been champions last year and they just didnt meet expectations this year but that could change in the playoffs. Like Tomlin, Harbaugh hasnt quite met championship expectations, but who would you replace either with? Hot prospects from college?
It could happen, but I dont see it for 2026, at least.
They never would’ve beat Philly last year. With Jackson, they’ve fielded great results season teams, but Lamar hasn’t cracked the code to be a championship caliber QB, and their teams can’t play 4Q of good football in playoffs games. Philly was too talented last year, well coached, and determined. They blew out everyone in the playoffs except the Rams. Haven’t seen the well coached and determined aspect from the Ravens yet.
Boo!
Feels like moving on from him would be a mistake. Down years happen
Tom Pellissero also stated that Pete Rozelle has not said, He’s returning to the NFL. Hilarious how click bait gets legs. A report that theres, no report?
Harbaugh’s job is safe but missing the playoffs when you have 6 of your players selected for the Pro Bowl is not a good look.
Harbaugh definitely needs to go, but there’s no sure fire replacement options.
Given that, Harbaugh needs to recognize Orr is not the fit here and needs to be replaced. Yes, he’s a great guy for the organization just not as a DC. As for Monken, he can either feed Henry the rock 20+ times a game or he can go too.
Uhhh, Baltimore lost at home to New England in Week 16. The Ravens’ win at Green Bay was Week 17.
The biggest red flag is him and his QB don’t seem to be on the same page about the QB’s injuries and playing through injuries.