John Harbaugh wants to continue coaching and could be headed to a destination where he would have a chance to stick it to the Baltimore Ravens.
According to CBS NFL insider Jonathan Jones, there is real and mutual interest between Harbaugh and the Cleveland Browns, an AFC North division rival. Jones cited league sources in his coaching carousel update Sunday afternoon.
After 18 seasons, the Ravens parted ways with Harbaugh following a heartbreaking missed field goal by rookie Tyler Loop that ended Baltimore’s season in Pittsburgh. The game decided the AFC North title and a playoff berth, marking the end of an era in Baltimore.
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During his tenure, Harbaugh posted 13 winning seasons, won a Super Bowl following the 2011 season, and compiled a career record of 193–124 (.609). He is expected to be a candidate for multiple open head coaching positions around the NFL.
The Browns face two major decisions involving the quarterback position and the defensive coordinator role. Should they move forward with Shedeur Sanders or start over once again? Cleveland has already chosen to retain general manager Andrew Berry.
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Because the Browns’ defense, led by all-time great Myles Garrett, is so dominant, defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz is expected to receive interest for either opportunities, either in Cleveland or elsewhere.
If Harbaugh were to take the job, he would need to make two franchise-altering decisions early in his tenure.
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