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NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach Tony Dungy has spoken out in response to the recent firing of coach John Harbaugh by the Baltimore Ravens.
In a post Tuesday, Dungy praised Harbaugh and said he didn’t “understand” the decision to fire him.
“I can’t believe what happened in the NFL. John Harbaugh coached the Baltimore Ravens for 18 years. He took them to the playoffs 12 times. He won the Super Bowl for them. The last 4 years they were 10-7, 13-4, 12-5, 8-9,” Dungy wrote.
“They made the playoffs 3 years in a row and missed this year because their kicker missed the game winning FG on the last play of the season. And he got fired???? I’m sorry but I don’t understand. Good luck to Baltimore in finding a better coach.”
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Former NFL coach Tony Dungy on the sidelines during a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on October 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Harbaugh’s firing came two days after the Ravens failed to win the AFC North title, losing a winner-take-all game to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18, when rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a game-winning field goal.
“After a complete evaluation of the season and the overall direction of our organization, I have decided to make a change at the head coaching position,” Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said. “Today I informed John that he has been removed from his position.
“This was an incredibly difficult decision, given the tremendous 18 years we spent together and the deep respect I have for John as a coach and, more importantly, as a great man of integrity.”
The Ravens also released a statement from Harbaugh.
“Well, I was hoping for a different type of message on my last day here, someday, but that day came today. It certainly comes with disappointment, but more so with GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION,” Harbaugh said.
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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jabrill Peppers (40) reacts after Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop (33) missed a field goal attempt in the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
“Gratitude to the owner and the organization who were willing to bring in a head coach who made his mark with special teams success. A hard thing to do…and appreciation for all the moments, all these years, that are etched into eternity. Hopefully a legacy built on faith, always fighting, always believing.”
Harbaugh is quickly becoming the top head coaching candidate for teams looking to fill their own vacancies. These teams include the New York Giantsthe Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders.
Harbaugh owned a 180-113 record and a 13-11 playoff record during his 18 seasons with the franchise. He led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory during the 2012 season after a 10-6 record.
Harbaugh, the brother of Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, has the most road playoff victories in NFL history, showcasing his pedigree when the game matters most.
Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens walks the field before a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 4, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
In his 18 seasons, Harbaugh has only had a losing record three times, with his worst mark coming in 2015 when he went 5-11. The other two lasted 8 to 9 seasons in 2021 and 2025.
Harbaugh has double-digit wins in 11 of those 18 seasons, including three straight from 2022-24.
