Tom Brady is reportedly pushing to bring John Harbaugh to the Las Vegas Raiders as head coach, just one day after the Baltimore Ravens dismissed the veteran coach. The Raiders, who finished the 2025 season with a 3-14 record and hold the No. 1 overall draft pick, are searching for a replacement after firing Pete Carroll.
Harbaugh, 63, was sacked by the Ravens after 18 seasons, culminating in a Super Bowl victory in 2013. Within 45 minutes of his departure, seven NFL teams contacted Baltimore to gauge his interest in an immediate return. According to a source cited by the Daily Mail, the Raiders are among those eager to secure his services.
“They want to bring in John immediately,” the source said. “They are looking to have a meeting with him the moment he is ready. The Raiders hold the No 1 pick and Tom and Mark Davis want to put a winning team on the field. They think that John would be the best available option to lead the team to a very successful future.”
Brady, a minority owner who also works as a FOX broadcaster, is expected to play a central role in the coaching search alongside general manager John Spytek. Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed that Spytek will lead football operations in close collaboration with Brady. The team were also linked with Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, but Tomlin is currently preparing for a playoff game.
Harbaugh’s dismissal followed a Week 18 defeat to the Steelers, where Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed a game-winning field goal, costing Baltimore a playoff spot and giving Pittsburgh the berth. The Raiders now aim to rebuild under a proven leader, with the draft’s top pick offering a further boost.
