Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti remains confident in decision to fire John Harbaugh: 'This was the time'

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti has dismissed head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons, a decision he contemplated for weeks due to the team's declining performance. Harbaugh was informed of his firing via phone call, a method Bisciotti regrets. Baltimore's recent struggles, including missing the playoffs in 2025 and failing to win multiple postseason games in recent years, prompted the decision. The Ravens led the NFL in lost leads of 10-plus points over the last six seasons. Despite regular-season success, Baltimore's postseason disappointments and a downward trajectory from an AFC Championship appearance in 2023 to missing the playoffs in 2025 contributed to the move. The coaching search has begun, with interviews including former Browns coach Kevin Stefanski. Meanwhile, Harbaugh is a sought-after candidate, expected to meet with several teams, including the Giants, Titans, and Falcons. Concurrently, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin stepped down, removing two of the longest-tenured NFL coaches within a