The Baltimore Ravens announced Saturday morning that Coach John Harbaugh will remain the head coach come 2019.
“John Harbaugh will continue as our head coach for the 2019 season, and he and we are working on an extension to his existing contract, which expires after the 2019 season,” – the team said through a Twitter announcement.
Statement from the Baltimore Ravens: pic.twitter.com/NSog0QWx1P
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 21, 2018
Earlier in February, franchise owner Steve Bisciotti said he was considering firing Harbaugh after a dismal performance last season. The coach has remained uncertain over his future since then. This season, the coach inspired the Ravens off to a good start, winning four and losing two in the first six weeks.
While Baltimore said little to assure Harbaugh about his contract situation, the coach was hoping to remain in charge until his contract expires at the end of the season. Then the team dropped three losses in a row and the coach’s job was put into doubt.
Harbaugh made a few technical decisions after the losing streak. Rookie Lamar Jackson was promoted to be a first choice quarterback and the team has won all of its games except against the high-flying Kansas City Chiefs.
Of course, the biggest job Harbaugh has is to take his team to the playoffs. He has already done that six times since being hired in 2008 and won the 2012 Super Bowl. But even if that doesn’t happen, he has done enough for Baltimore to earn a contract extension.
