The Baltimore Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh after an 18-year tenure with the team.
With a star-filled roster and two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ opening is considered the premier coaching destination.
Potential candidates to replace Harbaugh include defensive minds like Jesse Minter and Brian Flores, as well as offensive coordinators like Klint Kubiak.

When it comes to coaching searches in the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens are true outliers.

After a fairly predictable start to the offseason firing cycle, the Ravens infused some distinct drama to this portion of the league calendar with Tuesday’s announcement that coach John Harbaugh had been fired.

Immediately, Baltimore stood apart from a somewhat uninspiring set of openings as the premier destination. That was in part due to its previous standing as a leading Super Bowl contender in the AFC and a star-laden roster featuring six Pro Bowl selections this year, tied for the most of any team.

But Baltimore has also been a beacon of stability alongside opponents that haven’t been inclined to match the organization’s patience. Harbaugh was only the third coach in franchise history, and his 18-year tenure was the second longest in the NFL.

While the long-running partnership unraveled rather quickly in the aftermath of Sunday’s season-ending loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Ravens have largely eschewed the quick-fix mindset that has engulfed many less successful franchises. Baltimore has placed a premium on a draft-and-develop method – occasionally to a fault – as well as leveraging analytics to create a sustainable infrastructure for staying competitive.

And it doesn’t hurt to have a two-time NFL MVP in Lamar Jackson in place at quarterback, either, even if his presence necessitates some creativity and special consideration for his skill set.

The overall dynamic is a far more enticing one than head-coaching candidates typically find elsewhere, setting the Ravens up to have their pick from this year’s pool.

But where exactly might Baltimore be inclined to look for Harbaugh’s replacement? It’s difficult to say given that this will be owner Steve Bisciotti’s second hire, but here are nine figures who could be leading candidates to become the Ravens’ next head coach:

Jesse Minter, Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator

Maybe it’s a bit awkward to hire a protege of the Harbaugh family who previously served under John as Ravens assistant from 2017-20. But here’s to betting that all parties could get over it relatively quickly. Minter has established himself as one of the most promising young minds on either side of the ball. Despite the defense shaping up as a largely undermanned unit short on significant investments, the Bolts ranked fifth this season in yards allowed. Given his background, Minter could allow Baltimore to retain some of its identity while still providing a fresh and needed voice to spark an underachieving group.

Klint Kubiak, Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator

If Baltimore is inclined to go the offensive route, Kubiak might be one of the leading options. He’s certainly no stranger to the organization, with his father, Gary, having served as the Ravens’ offensive coordinator in 2014, where his work orchestrating an attack that ranked eighth in scoring helped him score the top job with the Denver Broncos. Klint has made his own name with the New Orleans Saints last year and now the Seahawks. The explosive passing attack he’s managed to unleash in the Pacific Northwest might be a significant draw for Jackson, though it remains to be seen how Kubiak would cater his scheme to the singular signal-caller.

Chris Shula, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator

The Ravens are hardly guilty of chasing trends in a fashion similar to other NFL teams. Yet the notion of hiring from the Sean McVay tree still might be appealing to Baltimore, especially with Shula looking ripe for a top job. Shula took a defense that had the lowest overall spend in 2025 and turned it into one of the league’s more formidable groups. That ability to develop young talent from the middle to later rounds could be key for a franchise that’s failed to support its star players in several spots.

Kevin Stefanski, former Cleveland Browns coach

Could the Ravens really sell the idea of moving on from the winningest coach in franchise history to hire someone who went 8-26 in the last two years? Baltimore would have to bank on the notion that Stefanski is far more than the outings that got him the boot from Cleveland, though a prior run that included two NFL Coach of the Year awards suggests that very well might be the case. But for a franchise that seems intent on winning right away given the roster’s current construction, there might be no better blend of experience and play-calling acumen.

Brian Flores, Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator

Before the Ravens’ Week 10 win over the Vikings, Flores lauded Jackson for what he called significant and multi-faceted growth. Might he actually get a chance to coach the quarterback in a highly anticipated potential return to the head-coaching ranks? Flores’ standing as one of football’s premier defensive minds is unimpeachable, with his unit ranking third in yards per play this season despite shouldering a heavy burden due to the offense’s many slip-ups. His aggressive yet disciplined approach toward generating a pass rush could revitalize a group that was unable to generate pressure in key spots throughout this season. His pending lawsuit against the NFL for alleged discriminatory hiring practices could complicate his candidacy, but Flores could offer the Ravens an opportunity to return to their roots with a dominant defense at the core of the franchise’s identity.

Kliff Kingsbury, former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator

Jumping from the unemployment line to the league’s most coveted vacancy might seem like a bit much for Kingsbury. But if the Ravens center their search on maximizing Jackson’s ability, it would stand to reason that Kingsbury would at least factor into the team’s process in some manner. Few play-callers can match his track record of developing an attack around a dual-threat quarterback, with Commanders signal-caller Jayden Daniels on Monday giving a glowing review to the coordinator with whom he said he had a ‘special relationship.’ Even with Kingsbury’s head-coaching experience, however, this might be quite a gamble.

Vance Joseph, Denver Broncos defensive coordinator

With his team on a bye, Joseph already has become a staple of the interview circuit – and rightfully so. Another superlative campaign from his defense has underscored that Joseph could be ready for another go at a top job. And after his time leading the Broncos was marred by an inability to find a solution at quarterback, what better setup for him than inheriting Jackson so that he can focus his efforts on turning things around on the other side of the ball?

Anthony Weaver, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator

He’s certainly a known entity to Baltimore, with the former defensive lineman having played four years for the franchise before serving as an assistant under Harbaugh from 2021-23. But following up this significant shake-up by installing the former assistant head coach would be a strange solution to a franchise seeking a new chapter.

Robert Saleh, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator

The former New York Jets coach’s candidacy to land another top job this offseason might be flying a bit under the radar. In a testament to his scheme and sharpness, Saleh’s defense showed remarkable resilience in navigating the losses of Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. A good deal of the Jets’ dysfunction did not fall on him, though he’ll have to team up with a top play-caller after his previous offensive staffs proved to play a significant role in his undoing.

Happy belated birthday, Tiger.

Golf legend Tiger Woods turned 50 on Dec. 30 and plans to celebrate his major milestone birthday with nearly 300 friends and associates.

Woods is organizing a sponsored birthday bash, ‘RED: Celebrating Legacy presented by EY US’ at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida on Jan. 14, according to Front Office Sports.

Some of the invited guests include the likes of Woods’s longtime caddie Joe LaCava, PGA Tour player Justin Thomas, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank.

Performing at the party is American singer, guitarist, songwriter Jon Bon Jovi, known for classic songs ‘Livin’ on a Prayer,’ ‘It’s My Life’ and ‘You Give Love a Bad Name.’

The event is hosted by TGR Foundation, Woods’s nonprofit organization that promotes and provides innovative educational programs and dynamic TGR Learning Labs for middle and high school students with interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and math.

Wood’s birthday party also serves as the official launch of his nonprofit’s 30th anniversary.

Fittingly, the Tiger-themed party suggests guests to arrive in red as an ode to Woods and the color he chooses for the final round of golf tournaments, as well as his apparel brand Sun Day Red, launched in 2024.

Attendees are going to eat well. On the menu are steak and chicken fajita options, stuffed jalapenos, crab cakes and sushi, including an ‘Augusta roll’ as hors d’oeuvres. Classic American options such as cheeseburgers, French fries and milkshakes will also be available.

As Woods navigates life and regulates his body as a now 50-year-old, many speculate when, or if, he’ll golf again.

He’s been on an unfortunate streak of injuries. There’s the back injury, for which he had surgery in October. He ruptured his Achilles in March 2025.

Woods hasn’t played a major tournament since the 2024 Open Championship. He missed the cut that year.

A return to action seems likely with TGL and his Jupiter Links Golf Club, but the word is still out for competing in major championships such as PGA Tour.

One thing for sure, now that he’s hit the big five-oh, Woods is eligible to participate in PGA Tour Champions, a PGA Tour reserved for golfers age 50 and above.

Brenden Aaronson scored two goals for Leeds United in a 4-3 loss to Newcastle United on Wednesday, Jan. 7, the second match in a row with a goal for 25-year-old American attacker.

Aaronson netted the opener in the 32nd minute at St. James Park and then broke a 2-2 tie with a goal in the 79th minute, just three days after scoring in Leeds’ draw against Manchester United.

But Aaronson then conceded a penalty in the game’s dying minutes, getting called for a handball as he jumped to block a cross. Newcastle’s Bruno Guimarães stepped up to convert from the spot to equalize and Harvey Barnes scored the winner in the 12th minute of added time for the hosts, ending Leeds’ seven-match unbeaten streak.

Aaronson has found his footing recently with four goals and three assists in his last 12 Premier League appearances after managing just one goal and three assists in his previous 44. A New Jersey native, helped Leeds earn promotion back to the Premier League last season.

Aaronson has 56 caps for the U.S. national team since his senior debut in 2020 – appearing for the USMNT in the 2022 World Cup – and is in the mix to make the 26-man roster for this summer’s tournament in North America.

Aaronson’s younger brother Paxten made his senior national team debut in 2023 and was part of the under-23 squad at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

ST. LOUIS — Day one of the U.S. figure skating championships is underway in St. Louis with the pairs short program and women’s short program opening the four-day event tonight.

Two-time reigning national champion Amber Glenn and defending world champion Alysa Liu are the big draws on the women’s side while defending national champions Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov highlight the pairs lineup. “Quad God” himself Ilia Malinin will take the ice for his short program on Thursday night.

This is the final event for American skaters before the 2026 Winter Olympics start in February, the last chance to show why skaters belong in Milano Cortina. U.S. Figure Skating will announce the Olympic team on Sunday, Jan. 11.

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US figure skating championships schedule today

The Jan. 7 session of the 2026 U.S. figure skating championships will stream in its entirety on Peacock. The women’s short program will also air on USA Network.

TV: USA Network
Livestream: Peacock
Pairs short program: 5:30 p.m.
Women’s short program: 8:20 p.m.

Ice dancing vs. figure skating

Ice dancing does not feature jumps or lifts, like you see figure skating pairs execute. Ice dancing is made up of two segments, the rhythm dance and the free dance.

When does Ilia Malinin compete?

The ‘Quad God’ himself takes the first on Thursday night for his short program.

What time does Amber Glenn compete today?

Amber Glenn, who’s going for a third consecutive national title, goes last in Wednesday’s short program lineup. She’s set to take the ice at 10:49 p.m. EST. She skates to ‘Like a Prayer’ by Madonna for her short program.

What time does Alysa Liu compete today?

Alysa Liu, reigning world champion, takes the ice third to last in Wednesday’s short program lineup, starting at 10:37 p.m. She skates to ‘Promise’ by Laufey for her short program.

Types of figure skating jumps

Toe jump: A skater drives the toe pick of their non-takeoff foot into the ice to generate momentum into the jump.

Toe loop: A skater jumps off and lands on the same back edge of their blade.
Lutz: A skater moving backward in a curve motion jumps off the back outside edge of one skate and uses the toe-pick on the front of their other blade to rotate in the opposite direction of the curve they drew and lands on the back outside edge of the foot they didn’t take off from.
Flip: A skater launches off the back inside edge of one skate and lands on the back outside edge of the other skate.

Edge jump: A skater does not use their non-takeoff foot when launching into a jump, like they would in a toe jump.

Salchow: A skater launches off the back inside edge of one skate and lands on the back outside edge of their other skate.
Axel: The only forward-facing jump, a skater lands on the back outside edge of their non-takeoff foot.
Loop: The skater jumps off a back outside edge of their skate and lands on the same edge.

When is US Olympic figure skating team named?

The team will be named on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. Three men and three women singles skaters will be chosen, as will three ice dance teams and two pairs, 16 athletes in all. The USFS selection process includes past performances, focusing on the athlete’s body of work over the past two seasons.

When are 2026 U.S. figure skating championships?

Dates: Jan. 7-11
Location: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri

The 2026 U.S. figure skating championships will take place Jan. 7-11 at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Why US has never won Olympic gold in pairs figure skating

As you watch the pairs short program today at the U.S. national championships and perhaps wonder how the United States has performed in pairs skating over the years at the Olympic Games, here’s a primer, which is short and not-so-sweet. 

Americans have never won an Olympic gold medal in pairs skating. That is not a typo. It has never happened, and Olympic pairs competition goes back to 1908.

The last time a U.S. pair earned an Olympic medal was 1988. That was Jill Watson and Peter Oppegard, who won the bronze medal at the Calgary Olympic Games. Four years earlier, the Carruthers siblings — Kitty and Peter — won silver at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics. Four other U.S. pairs going back even further in the history books won either silver or bronze from 1932-1964. That’s it: 26 Winter Olympic pairs competitions, six U.S. medals, none of them gold.

The population of the United States is around 340 million. It is one of the great sports mysteries of our time that a nation this big could not find one young woman and one young man talented enough to skate together as a pair to become Olympic champions. But so far, no — and it’s not going to happen this year either as U.S. pairs, try as they might, are not expected to come close to a medal in Milan. 

Why has this happened over and over again? One strong possibility is that the focus and fame in U.S. figure skating traditionally has come in the singles events, from Peggy Fleming and Dorothy Hamill to Scott Hamilton and Brian Boitano. (Although the U.S. definitely has upped its game in ice dance over the past 20 years.) 

Throughout its history, the United States has been known as a nation of individualists. That clearly is true on the ice as well. 

U.S. figure skating championships lineup today

All times Eastern.

Pairs short program

5:40 p.m.: Linzy Fitzpatrick and Keyton Bearinger
5:46 p.m.: Chelsea Liu and Ryan Bedard
5:52 p.m.: Naomi Williams and Lachlan Lewer 
6:06 p.m.: Audrey Shin and Balazs Nagy 
6:12 p.m.: Olivia Flores and Luke Wang 
6:18 p.m.: Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez 
6:47 p.m.: Katie McBeath and Daniil Parkman 
6:53 p.m.: Emily Chan and Spencer Akira Howe
6:59 p.m.: Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov
7:06 p.m.: Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea 

Women’s short program

8:35 p.m.: Anabel Wallace
8:41 p.m.: Erica Machida
8:47 p.m.: Brook Gewalt
8:53 p.m.: Katie Shen
8:59 p.m.: Emilia Nemirovsky
9:05 p.m.: Logan Higase-Chen
9:19 p.m.: Alina Bonillo
9:25 p.m.: Sonja Hilmer
9:31 p.m.: Sherry Zhang
9:38 p.m.: Sophie Joline von Felten
9:44 p.m.: Josephine Lee
9:50 p.m.: Starr Andrews
10:19 p.m.: Elyce Lin-Gracey
10:25 p.m.: Sarah Everhardt
10:31 p.m.: Bradie Tennell
10:37 p.m.: Alysa Liu
10:43 p.m.: Isabeau Levito
10:49 p.m.: Amber Glenn

When Hooters announced the closure of over 30 company-owned restaurants across the United States, many sports fans were saddened. But when it was announced that the location in Augusta was on the list, many had the same question: What happens to John Daly?

The location was wildly popular during Masters week as a massive tent was erected outside for people to eat, drink, and watch the action. Multiple celebrities have also made appearances, particularly Daly, who was regularly present selling merchandise, signing autographs, and taking pictures with fans. In fact, according to a report from ESPN, Daly raked in nearly $800,000 during the 2024 event.

But the tradition isn’t over.

The July closing of the Augusta Hooters came about a month after locations in Atlanta, Douglasville, Gwinnett, and Valdosta closed as part of the company’s transition to a ‘pure franchise business model.’

Hooters submitted a bankruptcy filing in March after accumulating $376 million in debt, agreeing to sell all of its 151 company-owned restaurants, according to USA TODAY.

Daly’s highest finish at Augusta was third in his 12 appearances.

With the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics going on, February is sure to be a busy month for sports fans.

But no one will be busier than NBC Sports broadcaster Mike Tirico.

With his network holding the broadcast rights to arguably the two biggest events on the sports calendar, Tirico will have major roles in both culminate on a single day: Sunday, Feb. 8.

In his first Super Bowl play-by-play assignment, Tirico will call Super Bowl LX from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. Once the game is over and the Lombardi Trophy has been presented to the winning team, Tirico will shift into Olympic mode and host NBC’s ‘Primetime in Milan’ from the field.

Tirico pulled a similar ‘hosting double’ during the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. He traveled to China to host NBC’s Olympic prime time show for eight days, then flew 6,200 miles to Los Angeles to resume his Olympic hosting role the following night from a special set outside SoFi Stadium, site of Super Bowl 56. (Though Al Michaels handled play-by-play duties for that game.)

This time around, Tirico’s workload has expanded even further. He’s also the network’s lead NBA play-by-play announcer after NBC regained broadcast rights to league games for the 2025-26 season.

Since moving to NBC from ESPN in 2016, Tirico has also covered tentpole events such as the Kentucky Derby, major golf tournaments like the U.S. Open and the Indianapolis 500.

The college football transfer portal opened Friday, Jan. 2, and player movement is in overdrive. While many high-profile names have found new homes, thousands of players remain available.

And there’s been plenty of drama, too. From a high-profile change of heart to threatening legal action, the portal is dominating the headlines.

The portal runs through Jan. 16, with an extra five-day window (Jan. 20-24) for teams playing in the national championship.

We’ll keep you posted with daily live updates of portal commitments.

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Today’s transfer portal commitments

QB

Jackson Arnold: Auburn to UNLV
QB McCae Hillstead: BYU to Utah State
Luke Kromenhoek: Mississippi State to South Florida
Michael Van Buren: LSU to South Florida

RB

Jason Collins Jr.: Morgan State to South Florida
Evan Dickens: Liberty to Boston College
Cam Edwards: UConn to Michigan State
Marquis Gillis: Delaware State to Arizona State
Bryan Jackson: USC to Wisconsin
Wayne Knight: James Madison to UCLA
Dylan Lee: Iowa State to UCLA
Peyton Lewis: Tennessee to Virginia
Yasin Willis: Syracuse to Kansas

WR

Kylan Billiot: LSU to James Madison
Chris Culliver: North Carolina to Marshall
Xavier Daisy: UAB to Kentucky
Jaylon Domingeaux: SE Louisiana to Wisconsin
Landon Ellis: James Madison to UCLA
Larenzo Fenner: South Dakota to Cincinnati
Jayce Freeman: Stony Brook to Temple
Kenny Johnson: Pitt to Texas Tech
Malik Knight: Western Carolina to Pitt
Josh Manning: Missouri to Kansas State
Micah Mays: Wake Forest to Florida
Devin McCuin: UTSA to Ohio State
Aidan Mizell: Florida to UCLA
Chas Nimrod: South Florida to Auburn
Landon Sides: North Texas to East Carolina
Leland Smith: San Jose State to UCLA
Reis Stocksdale: Bowling Green to Temple
Kenedy Uzoma: North Carolina to Temple
Cole Weaver: Miami (Ohio) to Syracuse
Eugene Wilson III: Florida to LSU

TE

Brody Foley: Tulsa to Louisville
Kaden Helms: Oklahoma to Minnesota
Eric Olsen: Utah Tech to Oregon State
Justyn Reid: Tulane to Louisville
Hunter Tipton: Middle Tennessee to Memphis
Juice Vereen: UConn to Colorado State

OL

Charlie Adams: Cal Poly to Kansas Stat
Tyree Adams: LSU to Texas A&M
Olaus Alinen: Alabama to Kentucky
Anthony Boswell: Toledo to Houston
Paul Bowling: Troy to Florida State
Gavin Broscious: Michigan State to Iowa State
Lyndon Cooper: Pitt to Vanderbilt
Henry Fenuku: Missouri to North Texas
Trent Fraley: North Dakota State to Michigan State
Deylin Hasert: Iowa State to Georgia State
Cason Henry: South Carolina to Louisville
Ethan Kramer: Northern Arizona to East Carolina
Caden Maas: Sioux Falls to Iowa State
Ransom McDermott: Louisville to Temple
Stanton Ramil: Michigan State to Auburn
Jacob Sexton: Oklahoma to Oklahoma State
Lucas Simmons: Florida State to Wisconsin

DL

David Afogho: Bowling Green to West Virginia
Elijah Baldwin: UTEP to UTSA
TJ Bush Jr.: Cal to Minnesota
Caden Crawford: South Dakota to Iowa State
Kenyatta Hardge: Kentucky to Marshall
Dazjuan Johnson: New Hampshire to Wake Forest
Kourtney Kelly: West Georgia to Clemson
Devan Lowe: Georgia Southern to Memphis
K.J. Miles: Temple to Memphis
Xavier Miles: Charlotte to Memphis
Rondo Porter: Appalachian State to Rutgers
Anto Saka: Northwestern to Texas A&M
David Santiago: Michigan State to Kansas
Dylan Spencer: Texas Tech to UTSA
De’Marion Thomas: Oklahoma State to Houston
Devan Thompkins: USC to Alabama
Jamaal Whyce: Marshall to Baylor

LB

Khmori House: North Carolina to Arkansas
Eze Osundu: Cal to UTSA
Peyton Seelmann: Richmond to North Carolina
JJ Shelton: Arkansas to Baylor
JaCorey Stewart: Kansas to FIU
Cole Sullivan: Michigan to Oklahoma
Jamonta Waller: Auburn to Arkansas

DB

Jordan Castell: Florida to Kentucky
Markie Grant: Wyoming to Utah State
Jameer Grimsley: Florida to Mississippi State
Kameron Howard: Alabama to Boston College
Kevyn Humes: Maryland to Boston College
Shelton Lewis: Clemson to Arkansas
Kensley Louidor-Faustin: Auburn to Missouri
Corey Myrick: Southern Miss to Clemson
Donovan Starr: Auburn to Clemson
Jaquez White: Troy to Virginia Tech
Javion White: Tulane to Houston
Kamari Wilson: Memphis to West Virginia

K

Robert Hammond III: Toledo to Kansas State

P

Hayden Craig: Florida to LSU
Zachary Robbins: Utah State to Minnesota
Jackson Waller: Arkansas State to NC State

LS

Zach Haber: Arkansas to Illinois

College football 2026 transfer portal dates: When does transfer portal open, close?

The portal period now runs from Jan. 2-16, with an extra five-day window (Jan. 20-24) for teams playing in the national championship. The spring portal window in April is no longer a part of the schedule, so January is the only open window for teams to add via the portal in 2026.

President Donald Trump has made plenty of endorsements since making a foray into American politics. His latest came in the form of support for a recently-fired NFL coach.

Trump posted a message to his social media platform, Truth Social, calling upon NFL teams to hire John Harbaugh after the 63-year-old coach was fired by the Baltimore Ravens after 18 seasons.

‘HIRE JOHN HARBAUGH, FAST,’ Trump wrote on the post. ‘HE, AND HIS BROTHER, ARE TOTAL WINNERS!!!’

Trump’s post about the Harbaughs comes after the family visited the White House in July. Harbaugh spoke about the visit – which his brother, Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, also attended – at a media availability during the offseason.

‘It was an amazing experience,’ Harbaugh said at the time. ‘It’s not often you get invited and you get a chance to do something like that as a family. We were there, my daughter was there, Jim’s daughters were there. My mom and dad were there. My mom and President Trump – just seeing how he treated her was really meaningful.’

Harbaugh went on to explain Trump was the fourth president he had met – along with Joe Biden, Barack Obama (twice) and Ronald Reagan – but that his brother had met seven.

The elder Harbaugh brother also initially took issue with the question posed to him by the Baltimore Banner, which was about denigrating comments Trump had made about Baltimore.

‘I would’ve framed that question like, ‘You got a chance to go visit with the president, man. What was that experience like?” Harbaugh said with a smile. ‘It was amazing. It was awesome. And I promise you, I root for our president. I want our president to be successful just like I want my quarterback to be successful and I want my team to be successful.’

Based on his social media message, it appears that Trump is returning the favor by rooting for Harbaugh’s success. That will have to come with a new team, should the 63-year-old decide to keep coaching in 2026.

Harbaugh is expected to be a candidate for many of the NFL’s six current non-Ravens vacancies. Notably, Super Bowl 47 champion who has posted an 180-113 career record is the early favorite to land the New York Giants’ job.