BREAKING: Ravens Extend John Harbaugh Through 2028 in Mega‑Deal Worth ~$70.5M
The Baltimore Ravens have formally announced a three‑year extension with legendary head coach John Harbaugh, keeping him in Charm City through the 2028 season
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. While the team originally didn’t disclose financial specifics, inside sources and NFL insiders now confirm the full value sits at approximately $70.5 million—averaging about $23.5 million per year, placing Harbaugh firmly among the top 3 highest‑paid coaches in the NFL
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💰 A Payout to Reflect His Legacy
Elite compensation: With this deal, Harbaugh surpasses his brother Jim (Chargers HC around $16M/year), trailing only luminaries like Andy Reid ($20M/year) and Sean Payton ($18M/year)
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Proven consistency: Harbaugh moves into his 18th season in Baltimore, becoming the second-longest-tenured coach in the NFL, behind only Mike Tomlin
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Track record speaks volumes:
Overall record: 172–104 in regular season, 13–11 in playoffs
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Franchise leader in both regular-season wins and road playoff victories (8—the most in NFL history)
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🎯 Why the Ravens Invested Big
Super Bowl pedigree: Guided Baltimore to a Super Bowl victory in 2012 (XLVII) and four AFC title game appearances
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Near misses recently: Despite dominating seasons (13–4 in 2023, 12–5 in 2024), Baltimore fell in the playoffs—to Chiefs in the AFC title and Bills in the divisional round
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Organizational stability: Ravens President Sashi Brown praised Harbaugh’s leadership, culture-building, and adaptability as key to their identity
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Free agency magnet: Veteran star players like WR DeAndre Hopkins cited the team’s trusted and consistent coaching infrastructure—led by Harbaugh—as a major draw
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🔍 What This Means Going Forward
Locked-in leadership through 2028
Eliminates off-season speculation and ensures continuity in coaching philosophy.
High expectations
With a championship under his belt and elite talent on roster, the pressure is on to finally break the AFC ceiling.
Spotlight intensifies
At ~$23.5M/year, Harbaugh’s performance now draws direct comparisons to the league’s all-time coaching greats.
