Jim Harbaugh predicts his brother’s future in the NFL next season: “I just hope it’s the NFC”
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John Harbaugh’s tenure with the Baltimore Ravens came to an abrupt end Tuesday when the organization announced it had fired the coach following Sunday’s season finale.
Given his resume, which includes six AFC North titles, four AFC Championship Game appearances and one Super Bowl title, nine teams reportedly waited to contact Harbaugh’s agent with interest; Excluding the Ravens, only six teams have head coaching vacancies.
Some speculated that Harbaugh could take a year off, but his brother, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim, ruled that out Wednesday.
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Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, left, shakes hands with his brother, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, after the game at SoFi Stadium. (Kirby Lee/Image Images)
“He’s going to be a head coach next year. We’re going to play against him somehow…” Jim said Wednesday. “I just hope it’s in the NFC.”
Ironically, Jim Harbaugh himself coached in the NFC during John’s early days as Ravens head coach, and the brothers faced off in the Super Bowl.
The Ravens faced the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial divisional matchup, where the winner would be crowned champion of the AFC North and punch their ticket to the postseason, while the loser would be sent packing.
Los Angeles head coach Jim Harbaugh and Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh pose for a photo at SoFi Stadium on November 25, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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But a missed field goal attempt by rookie kicker Tyler Loop ended the Ravens’ season and Harbaugh’s time in Baltimore.
Even President Donald Trump was quick to back the fired coach.
“HIR JOHN HARBAUGH, FAST,” the president wrote in a Truth Social post Wednesday morning. “HE AND HIS BROTHER ARE TOTAL WINNERS!!!”
John and Jim Harbaugh and their families met with Trump at the White House over the summer. The meeting prompted Harbaugh to defend himself after a reporter asked a question about the visit surrounding Trump’s earlier comments criticizing Baltimore.
Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens walks on the field before the game against the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
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The New York Giants appear to be the favorites to land John Harbaugh and both sides are reportedly very interested in each other. The Giants fired Brian Daboll during the season, and their next head coach would be their fifth since they fired Tom Coughlin after 12 years following the 2015 campaign.
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