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John Harbaugh Fired: NFL Teams Eye Coaching Opportunity

1/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

John Harbaugh, Ravens head coach, was fired, drawing interest from at least nine NFL teams.
Jim Harbaugh, John Harbaugh's brother, said John Harbaugh will likely secure a head coaching job soon.
The Ravens are interviewing candidates, including Broncos assistants and Matt Nagy, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged teams to hire John Harbaugh, citing his winning record.

History

Historical Context

In 2019, the NFL experienced a wave of coaching changes, highlighted by the firing of Mike McCarthy from the Green Bay Packers, who had a 61.5% winning percentage. This trend continued with John Harbaugh's dismissal from the Ravens, as teams sought new leadership to improve performance. Such shifts reflect a growing emphasis on proven success in coaching, reshaping team strategies across the league.

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Story summary

John Harbaugh, Ravens head coach, was fired, drawing interest from at least nine NFL teams.
Jim Harbaugh, John Harbaugh's brother, said John Harbaugh will likely secure a head coaching job soon.
The Ravens are interviewing candidates, including Broncos assistants and Matt Nagy, Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged teams to hire John Harbaugh, citing his winning record.

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