Story byJon Heath, Broncos WireSun, January 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM UTC·1 min readAfter going 8-9 during the 2025 season and missing the NFL playoffs after a Week 18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh. The 63-year-old coach won a Super Bowl and went 180-113 (.614) during his time in Baltimore, but the Ravens have not returned to the Super Bowl since the 2012 season. Harbaugh is now the most notable coach available in the 2025 hiring cycle. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter practice on Friday, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton was asked if he was surprised by the Harbaugh news.“Yes, it’s funny you say that. Nothing surprises me," Payton said.