NFL team with head coach in place reportedly interested in John Harbaugh

The firing of John Harbaugh as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens has modified the sport for all groups in search of their subsequent head coach this season.

But it surely does not seem that the six groups in that pool — not together with the Ravens — are the one ones inquiring about Harbaugh.

Harbaugh’s agent, Bryan Harlan, stated ESPN’s Adam Schefter that he has obtained calls from seven totally different NFL groups expressing curiosity in him.

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks the sector previous to the sport in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Pictures)

“Within the first 45 minutes after John Harbaugh was fired this afternoon, his agent Bryan Harlan stated he obtained calls from seven NFL groups expressing curiosity in his shopper,” in accordance with Schefter’s submit on X.

Which means a staff with already a head coach is asking for the person who coached the Ravens for 18 years and led them to the playoffs in 12 of these seasons.

Along with the Ravens, the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders all want a brand new head coach heading into 2026.

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However Schefter does not suppose one thriller staff would be the solely group that already has a head coach reaching out.

“At the least one – and possibly extra,” Schefter wrote in response to Giants beat author Artwork Stapleton, pointing to the seventh staff referenced within the earlier submit.

As of now, it’s unclear who the thriller staff is that contacted Harlan.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh walks off the sector after a loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On January 4, 2026. (Justin Okay. Aller/Getty Pictures)

Schefter already talked about Harbaugh because the “anticipated” favourite for the Giants’ job, although there are seemingly different groups in search of a coach who can say the identical.

The Ravens’ determination to fireplace Harbaugh comes two days after his staff did not safe the AFC North title, dropping in heartbreaking style to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18.

“After an intensive evaluate of the season and the general route of our group, I’ve determined to make a change at head coach,” Ravens proprietor Steve Bisciotti stated in an official assertion. “In the present day I knowledgeable John that he has been faraway from his place.

“This was an extremely tough determination given the great 18 years we now have spent collectively and the deep respect I’ve for John as a coach and, most significantly, as a person of nice integrity.”

The Ravens additionally posted an announcement from Harbaugh.

“Nicely, I hoped for a distinct form of message on my final day right here, ever, however that day has come right now. It actually comes with disappointment, however extra with GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION,” Harbaugh stated.

“Gratitude to the proprietor and group that was prepared to usher in a head coach who made his mark with the success of the Particular Groups. A tough factor to do… and appreciation for all of the moments, all these years, which are etched in eternity. I hope it creates a legacy constructed on religion, all the time preventing, all the time believing.”

Harbaugh owned a 180-113 file and a 13-11 postseason file throughout his 18 seasons with the franchise. He led the Ravens to a Tremendous Bowl victory through the 2012 season after going 10-6.

Harbaugh, the brother of Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, has essentially the most playoff wins in NFL historical past, displaying his pedigree when the sport issues most.

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh watches through the recreation between the Dallas Cowboys and the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on August 16, 2025. (Jerome Miron/Imagn Pictures)

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Over his eighteen seasons, Harbaugh has solely had a dropping file thrice, together with his worst end coming within the 2015 season at 5-11. The opposite two have been 8-9 seasons in 2021 and 2025.

Harbaugh posted double-digit wins in 11 of these 18 seasons, together with three consecutive seasons from 2022 to 2024.

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