As the Ravens process another deep playoff run that ended short of a Super Bowl, the focus now shifts to the coaching staff—specifically, John Harbaugh and Todd Monken.
With Harbaugh completing his 17th season as the Ravens’ head coach, speculation always swirls about his long-term plans. However, Harbaugh reaffirmed his commitment to the team, making it clear that he’s not going anywhere.
Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Todd Monken is coming off a season where Baltimore’s offense set records, and his name is floating in head coaching conversations across the league.
🚨 Harbaugh on His Future:
“I love what I do. I love coaching in Baltimore, I love coaching these guys. That hasn’t changed. We’re focused on what’s next.”
🚨 Harbaugh on Monken’s Future:
“Todd’s done a fantastic job. He’s a highly sought-after guy for a reason. I hope we keep him, but I also want what’s best for Todd.”
For now, Monken remains in Baltimore, but teams in need of an offensive-minded head coach will continue to come calling. The Ravens will fight to keep him, but it’s something to watch as the offseason unfolds.
This season was filled with roster adjustments, including the suspension and release of WR Diontae Johnson, the cutting of veteran safety Eddie Jackson, and the benching of Marcus Williams in favor of Ar’Darius Washington.
The Ravens took a swing on acquiring Diontae Johnson in a midseason trade, hoping to bolster their receiving corps, but it didn’t pan out.
“We looked at it as a chance to strengthen a position group. We did our homework, we understood the risks and the rewards. It was a relatively inexpensive deal for us to make. We knew it wasn’t going to be a 100% slam dunk. It didn’t work out.”
🔹 Baltimore acquired Johnson in an attempt to add a reliable possession receiver
🔹 Johnson grew unhappy with his role in the offense
🔹 Off-field issues led to his eventual release
The Ravens aren’t strangers to making bold moves, but this one didn’t work. Still, DeCosta emphasized that they understood the risk from the beginning.
Baltimore also brought in veteran safety Eddie Jackson, a former Pro Bowler, to add depth to their secondary. However, it quickly became clear that Jackson wasn’t satisfied with his role.
“Sometimes when you add veteran players, you really as a GM, you’ve got to figure out is this player going to be happy in his role. I think Eddie is a two-time Pro Bowl safety. It comes down to, probably I failed.”
DeCosta took ownership of the move not working out, explaining that Jackson wasn’t happy playing backup safety and special teams.
🔹 Jackson wanted a bigger role, but Baltimore had its starters set
🔹 He became distracted and didn’t fully buy in
🔹 The Ravens chose to part ways rather than force the fit
“I appreciate Eddie. I think he’s got a lot of football left. I wish him the best. Hopefully, he has a good situation next year where he flourishes.”
This reflects Baltimore’s team-first culture—if a player isn’t fully invested, they won’t hesitate to move on.
Unlike Jackson, Marcus Williams handled his benching with professionalism, drawing praise from Harbaugh.
“It was a tough season for Marcus, but I admired the way he handled it,” Harbaugh said. “He was a team guy through and through. His attitude was positive right to the end.”
🔹 Williams struggled at times in coverage
🔹 The coaching staff opted to start Ar’Darius Washington instead
🔹 Despite losing his starting job, Williams remained a supportive teammate
Harbaugh called Williams’ response to adversity a true measure of character, reinforcing why he’s still valued within the organization.
The Ravens are never afraid to make tough roster decisions, and with free agency and potential coaching changes ahead, the team will continue to evolve.
✅ Harbaugh is locked in as head coach
✅ Todd Monken could draw HC interest, but Baltimore hopes to retain him
✅ Diontae Johnson’s signing was a low-risk gamble that didn’t work out
✅ Eddie Jackson’s role didn’t fit, and Baltimore quickly moved on
✅ Marcus Williams was benched but remained a respected teammate
The Ravens remain one of the AFC’s top teams, but roster tweaks and coaching stability will be key factors in next year’s Super Bowl pursuit.
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