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Not that he needs it, but longtime NFL coach John Harbaugh received enthusiastic support from President Donald Trump after the Baltimore Ravens fired him Tuesday, ending an 18-season run with the franchise.
Harbaugh’s tenure, which included six AFC North titles, four AFC Championship appearances and a Super Bowl title, came to an abrupt end when the organization announced it had fired the coach following Sunday’s season finale.
Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens walks the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The Ravens faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial divisional game in which the winner would be crowned AFC North champion and punch their ticket to the playoffs, while the loser would be sent off.
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But a missed field goal attempt by rookie kicker Tyler Loop ended the Ravens’ season — and Harbaugh’s time in Baltimore.
But the coach probably won’t stay on the market for long.
“HIRING JOHN HARBAUGH, QUICKLY,” the president wrote in a Truth Social article Wednesday morning. “HE AND HIS BROTHER ARE TOTAL WINNERS!!!”
John and Jim Harbaugh and their families met with Trump at the White House this summer. The meeting led Harbaugh to defend himself after a reporter asked a question about the visit surrounding Trump’s previous comments criticizing Baltimore as a city.
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event, December 19, 2025, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. (Alex Brandon/Associated Press)
RAVENS COACH JOHN HARBAUGH PUSHES REPORTER FOR QUESTIONING NEGATIVELY ABOUT TRUMP’S VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE
“How did you phrase that question — I would have phrased that question like, ‘You had a chance to go visit the president, man. How was that experience?'” Harbaugh said at the time. “It was amazing. It was awesome. And I promise you, I support our president. I want our president to succeed, just like I want my quarterback to succeed, and I want my team to succeed, and it was an incredible experience. It’s not often you get invited and you get a chance to do something like this as a family.”
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh echoed his brother’s sentiments.
“There’s a lot of gratitude there to be invited to the White House to meet the president with my family, my mom and dad. President Trump was just wonderful to my mom and dad. It meant so much. My brother John, his daughter Allison, my two daughters, Addie and Katie, and my sister Joanie, and my niece Ainsley. So there were nine of us and it was great.”
Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens reacts during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. January 4, 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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Harbaugh won’t be on the sidelines for long. According to reports, at least seven NFL teams contacted the coach following news of his firing, including one mystery team whose coaching position was already filled.
The two favorites appear to be the New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns.
