Greg Roman Steps Down as Ravens OC Ahead of Lamar Jackson Contract Negotiations

Greg Roman is out as Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator.

Roman announced he was parting ways with the organization in a statement sent out by his agency Thursday.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh followed with a statement of his own, thanking Roman for his time in Baltimore.

Roman has been an assistant under Harbaugh since 2017 and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2019.

The Ravens had one of the NFL's best offenses during Roman's first season calling plays as quarterback Lamar Jackson won MVP and earned a first-team All-Pro berth. Baltimore's offense and Jackson's performance have gotten progressively worse since 2019, though. The team finished 19th in scoring and 28th in passing offense this season.

Jackson's 10 missed games over the last two years have played a large part in the downturn, but Roman's play-calling and lack of adjustments have caused frustration among fans.

Harbaugh told reporters Thursday that Jackson will be part of the Ravens' process to select a new offensive coordinator. The two-time Pro Bowler could become a free agent in March, but the Ravens are expected to use the franchise tag on him if the two sides cannot reach a long-term agreement.

Harbaugh said there is a "200 percent" chance Jackson returns next season.

Roman served as the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills before arriving in Baltimore.