Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter: Ravens fire John Harbaugh as NFL coaching carousel spins

mjaheer69@gmail.com January 8, 2026

0 13 2 minutes read

Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens reacts during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On the 4th of Jan. 2026. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

NEWNow you can listen to Fox News articles!

Welcome to the Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.

AX FALLS – The Baltimore Ravens have fired veteran head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons with the organization, a decision that came days after the team lost its regular season semifinal against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Continue reading…

ELECT A PRESIDENT – John Harbaugh received a rousing endorsement from President Donald Trump after the Ravens fired him on Tuesday, urging other NFL teams to seek a head coach to act “immediately.” Continue reading…

WAR ON SMOKING – There are six NFL teams in the hunt for a new coach, apart from the Baltimore Ravens, but according to reports, an additional team with a position already filled is looking at John Harbaugh next season. Continue reading…

SURVIVING THE ISSUE – Despite another bad season and a coaching shakeup, the New York Giants are holding on to general manager Joe Schoen. The vote of confidence from owners John Mara and Steve Tisch came Monday morning following a period of speculation that many believed the organization would go in another direction. Continue reading…

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen reacts during Back Together Weekend at the NFL team’s football training camp in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam’s Hunger, File)

ROOKIE SPEAKS – The Cleveland Browns will be looking for another head coach after giving Kevin Stefanski the ax on “Black Monday” following a six-season run. Shedeur Sanders, the rookie quarterback who fans believed was a holdover from Stefanski, spoke about the move Monday as he and his Browns teammates begin the season. Continue reading…

HISTORY HAS MADE – Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett passed Michael Strahan and TJ Watt on the all-time leaderboard and recorded his 23rd sack of the season in Sunday’s win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Continue reading…

RUNNING IS TERRIFIED – Two West Virginia high school students and their families have come forward with alleged details of their experiences with a local transgender athlete who is the plaintiff in a case up for review by the US Supreme Court this month. Continue reading…

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 26, 2025. (Photos by Eric Hartline/Imagn)

FROM FOX SPORTS – Five NFL coaches were fired this week, bringing the number of vacancies to seven. There may be more on the horizon, but here are ratings for the most attractive openings currently on the list. Continue reading…

FROM OUTKICK – Demond Williams Jr. signed a new NIL contract with Washington a few days ago to return through the 2026 season as the Huskies starting quarterback. On Tuesday night, the football community was shocked to see on social media that Williams announced his intentions to enter the transfer market. The university is now reportedly exploring legal options. Continue reading…

WATCH NOW – FOX Sports’ Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes, Chris Broussard, and Danny Parkins debate whether the win means more to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert or New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, before reacting to the shocking end of an era as Jon Harbaugh parted ways with the Baltimore Ravens after 18 years. Watch here…

FOLLOW FOX NEWS IN THE COMMUNITY FORMS

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

Twitter