Two Ravens take veiled shots at John Harbaugh after firing: ‘Just not what we were’

Nypost · Aug 21, 2026 · 338 words · By Matt Ehalt

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John Harbaugh’s Ravens exit is still being celebrated by some.

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What happened

John Harbaugh’s Ravens exit is still being celebrated by some.

Why it matters

Baltimore veteran receiver Rashod Bateman and offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley took shots at Harbaugh while praising new coach Jesse Minter’s style.

Common ground

“From head coach to [offensive coordinator] to receivers coach, everybody really harps on the details and the small things,” Bateman said Thursday.

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Claim 1: “Baltimore veteran receiver Rashod Bateman and offensive lineman Ronnie Stanley took shots at Harbaugh while praising new coach Jesse Minter’s style.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple independent web search results confirm that Rashod Bateman and Ronnie Stanley praised Jesse Minter's coaching style while criticizing or 'throwing shade' at former coach John Harbaugh.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tyre Jerel Phillips (born January 29, 1997) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the Baltimore Raven…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyre_Phillips

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 season was the Baltimore Ravens' 29th in the National Football League (NFL) and their 17th under head coach John Harbaugh. The team failed to match or improve on their 13–4 record from 2023 a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Baltimore_Ravens_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 season will be the Baltimore Ravens' 31st in the National Football League (NFL), their eighth under general manager Eric DeCosta and their first season under head coach Jesse Minter. The Rave…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Baltimore_Ravens_season

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Claim 2: “NFL Network reported after the Ravens fired Harbaugh following a Week 17 loss to the Steelers that cost them a playoff spot that “simply Harbaugh lost the locker room.””

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One source reports that NFL Network stated Harbaugh 'lost the locker room' following a Week 17 loss to the Steelers, but another source (ESPN) explicitly quotes a source saying 'Saying John lost the locker room is bulls---' and disputes that the Week 18 game was the sole factor.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore. The Ravens compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the American Football Conference (AFC) North …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Ravens

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John William Harbaugh ( HAR-baw; born September 23, 1962) is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He previously …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Harbaugh

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Claim 3: “He previously expressed some frustration with Baltimore’s coaching staff in 2023, with the former first-rounder venting about playing to player’s strengths and calling out finger pointing.”

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While evidence confirms Bateman praised Minter and criticized the previous staff's communication, the specific detail about 'venting about playing to player's strengths and calling out finger pointing' in 2023 is not explicitly corroborated by the provided search snippets, though the general sentiment of frustration is present.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article details the history of the Baltimore Ravens, a professional American football team which plays in the National Football League. The Ravens were formed to fill in the void left by Baltimor…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Baltimore_Raven…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rashod Bateman (born November 29, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Minnesota …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashod_Bateman

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Claim 4: “Harbaugh, meanwhile, has been welcomed like a king to New York”

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Wikipedia and web search results explicitly state that John Harbaugh is now the head coach for the New York Giants.

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Claim 5: “Minter, the former Chargers defensive coordinator, replaced Harbaugh”

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Wikipedia and multiple news reports (ESPN, etc.) confirm Jesse Minter, the former Chargers defensive coordinator, replaced John Harbaugh as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jay Patrick Harbaugh (; born June 14, 1989) is an American professional football coach who is the special teams coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). A member of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Harbaugh

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — James Joseph Harbaugh ( HAR-baw; born December 23, 1963) is an American professional football coach and former quarterback who is the head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football L…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Harbaugh

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Claim 6: “There had been some rumblings about a split being needed in Baltimore with Harbaugh after 18 seasons, which included one Super Bowl win in 12 playoff appearances.”

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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm John Harbaugh spent 18 seasons with the Ravens, winning one Super Bowl and achieving significant playoff success (13 playoff victories cited in one source, 12 appearances in the claim).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Baltimore Ravens are an American football team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They are currently members of the North division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football Lea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Baltimore_Ravens_head_…

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