PALM BEACH FL. — The Baltimore RavensSteve Bisciotti, the owner of the NFL, announced Tuesday that John Harbaugh was signed to a three year extension.
Harbaugh will be under contract with Ravens through 2025. This extension is a strong vote for confidence following Harbaugh’s 8-9 season. It was Harbaugh’s first last-place finish.
Harbaugh (59) was about to enter his final year on a four year deal he signed January 2019. ESPN was informed last month by a source that both sides were in the process of signing a new agreement.
“I have no interest in him being lame duck on my here. Bisciotti stated, “It’s not fair for him.” “I think John has grown and grew and grown. It’s quite interesting. It doesn’t feel like I am signing up for the same guy. He deserves that compliment. As the years pass, I feel that John is experiencing a rebirth. Things that used to matter to John don’t seem as important anymore. As an owner, it’s a great feeling to see a guy enter his 15th birthday. It’s a great thing.
Harbaugh will be in Baltimore’s 15th NFL Season, which is the third-longest tenure of active coaches. Only Mike Tomlin and Bill Belichick have been with the current teams for longer periods.
Harbaugh’s nine-time playoffs lead to Ravens success, with a record of 148 -96 (.607). Harbaugh led Baltimore to a Super Bowl victory in 2012 with a strong team. Joe Flacco. Harbaugh, who went all-in on the team’s success seven years later, was the Ravens’ coach to win the Associated Press NFL Coach of the year award. Lamar Jacksonand create an offense that is just right for him.
Harbaugh had a great year last year. He led the Ravens to a record of 8-3 in Week 12, the best record in all of the AFC, despite having eight starters in season-ending injury reserve. Baltimore lost six of its final six games under Harbaugh, and that resulted only in Harbaugh’s second losing record.
Harbaugh’s two losing seasons, 2015 and last, occurred when Jackson and Flacco were both sidelined with injuries for 11 games.
Harbaugh was chosen by Bisciotti in 2008 to replace Brian Billick. It was an unconventional hire since Harbaugh had been a special team coach. Philadelphia Eagles. Harbaugh backed his decision with consistent success. He has 11 playoff victories. In that span of 14 years, Belichick is the only one who has won more postseason games (16).
Harbaugh made a significant impact on the Ravens’ culture from the moment he entered the facility. He encouraged unselfishness and encouraged players to be their best selves. Harbaugh is loved by his competitive spirit and willingness to push the team while training with them. Harbaugh’s reputation has been built on being aggressive, whether it is going for it on fourth-downs or choosing to win the game in the last minute using 2-point conversions.
Harbaugh is the sixth time Harbaugh has been extended a contract with Baltimore. Baltimore has grown to be one of the most stable sports franchises. In their 26-year history, the Ravens have had only three head coaches: Ted Marchibroda and Billick. Harbaugh is the third.
Jackson’s contract will be Jackson’s next priority now that Harbaugh has signed his deal. If the sides cannot agree on a contract extension, the 2019 NFL MVP will be entering his fifth year option. The Ravens would have to place the franchise tag on Jackson next offseason.