NFL Rumors: John Harbaugh, Ravens Progressing on 'Long-Term' Contract

In November, it looked like John Harbaugh was on the hot seat. Now he's about to ink a new long-term contract.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Ravens and Harbaugh are "encouraged" with their progress in talks. 

Harbaugh, 56, has coached the Ravens for the past 11 seasons. Baltimore won its third NFC North championship and made its seventh postseason appearance under him in 2018.

The Los Angeles Chargers earned a 23-17 win over the Ravens in their wild-card matchup. Harbaugh said after the game he fully expects to return in 2019.

"We'll see what God has in store, but I have every expectation and every plan to be here as long as the Ravens want me here, and I believe they want me here. I think that's been made clear by management to me over the last few weeks," Harbaugh said.

Harbaugh's biggest task will be the development of quarterback Lamar Jackson, who started the last seven regular-season games in place of Joe Flacco. The Ravens are expected to move on from Flacco this offseason by releasing or trading him.

Jackson brought life to the Ravens offense with his rushing skills but has massive work to do as a passer. Harbaugh's decisions regarding his coaching staff—namely offensive coordinator Marc Trestman—will be pivotal to the future of the organization. 

"Like I said a couple of weeks ago, or last week, I love everybody in the organization," Harbaugh said. "It's great people. I expect to go forward with that as long as that's what they want to do, and I do believe that's what they want to do. Let's roll."