‘All Is Well With My Soul’: Head Coach Trusts God After 18-Year Run With Baltimore Ravens

Published: January 9, 2026

By Mallory Mattingly

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh shares emotional but encouraging message after being released from the team.

“Well, I was hoping for a different kind of message on my last day here, someday, but that day has come today,” the former Ravens head coach shared on X. “It comes with disappointment certainly, but more with GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION.”

“Gratitude to the owner and organization who was willing to bring in a head coach who made his mark with Special Teams success,” he continued. “A difficult thing to do…and Appreciation for all the moments, all these years, that are etched into eternity.”

“I hope a legacy built on Faith, always Fighting, always Believing,” he added. “Values built into an Organization, through a Team, that are Worthwhile, Good and Lasting and that are admired by fans and foes alike. Meaningful & Impactful Relationships with Players through the years that l will cherish always. Grateful for their Strength and Courage. Loyal partnerships in this wonderful building, that grew into strong friendships, through the toil and tempest of the job every day.”

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— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 6, 2026

Harbaugh concluded his announcement thanking his family, but most importantly putting his faith in God for the next chapter of his life.

“Finally, to the author and finisher of our faith, Gratitude for a Journey beyond anything I could have dreamed of on my own – All is well with my soul because of the Good God who guides and sustains me,” he concluded.

Harbaugh and the Ravens have been together for 18 years. Ravens owner, Steve Biscotti, said that the decision was extremely hard.

“This was an incredibly difficult decision, given the tremendous 18 years we have spent together and the profound respect I have for John as a coach and, most importantly, as a great man of integrity,” Bisciotti said. “Throughout what I firmly believe is a Hall of Fame coaching career, John has delivered a Super Bowl championship to Baltimore and served as a steadfast pillar of humility and leadership. He and his family have deeply embedded themselves in this community. For these profound contributions, on and off the field, we should all be forever grateful.”

According to Fox Sports, Harbaugh finished his time in Baltimore with 180 wins under his belt. He led Baltimore to a Super Bowl in 2021 and “helped the Ravens reach the AFC Championship Game on three other occasions. This season was only the sixth time Baltimore missed the postseason under Harbaugh. That’s the same number of times the Ravens won the AFC North with him at the helm.”

As disappointed as Harbaugh is to be released by the Ravens, he has hope for his future. Harbaugh trusts in God’s plan for his life and knows that He has something greater ahead.

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