Summary
The Baltimore Ravens have fired John Harbaugh after 18 years as their head coach because the team did not make the NFL play-offs. Harbaugh helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2013 but faced challenges in recent seasons. The Ravens lost a crucial game to the Pittsburgh Steelers, ending their play-off chances.
Key Facts
- John Harbaugh was the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens for 18 years.
- Harbaugh led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory in 2013.
- The Ravens did not make the NFL play-offs this season, finishing with an 8-9 record.
- Harbaugh is the fourth NFL head coach dismissed since the end of the regular season.
- The Ravens lost a critical game 26-24 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which prevented them from making the play-offs.
- During Harbaugh's time, the Ravens made the play-offs 12 times in 18 years.
- Harbaugh is the longest-serving head coach in Ravens' history, as the franchise began in 1996.
- The decision to let Harbaugh go was described as difficult by Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti.
