When you have a championship caliber team, you need someone used to success and highlight reels to lead your team. With that thought in mind, the Baltimore Ravens might have found the perfect replacement for John Harbaugh, and it’s someone who has helped Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen capture the MVP honors last season.

The Ravens’ official X handle just dropped the update on Sunday, January 18: “We have completed an interview with Joe Brady for our head coach position.”

Now, Joe Brady isn’t just another coach chasing a promotion. The Bills offensive coordinator is the architect behind one of the league’s most explosive offenses. In the 2024 season, 13 different Bills stars caught touchdown passes, tying an NFL record. That was by Brady’s design, and the results kept rolling this season as well.

Running back James Cook led the league with 1,621 rushing yards this season, becoming the first Bills star to do that since O.J. Simpson in 1976. With Joe Brady, Buffalo has ranked 1st in rushing offense (159.6 yards per game and 29 touchdowns in the regular season), fourth in scoring offense, and third in the red zone. Josh Allen broke the NFL record for most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 79, surpassing Cam Newton. And through it all, Brady was pulling the strings.

Here’s the thing: Brady’s “Everybody Eats” philosophy works wonders. He spreads the ball around, keeps defenses guessing, and maximizes every weapon on the roster. The Bills have gone 12-5 this season, made the playoffs for the seventh straight year, and won their first road playoff game since 1992.

Moreover, the Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been searching for an offensive rhythm all season. Brady’s arrival in Baltimore could jump start their offense for 2026, and unlock Jackson’s full potential. Ravens GM Eric DeCosta, for one, has laid the plan out plain for what the team needs.

“We want leaders. We want the best leader we can find,” DeCosta said in a recent presser. “We want somebody who’s going to hold the players accountable. We want somebody who’s an expert in X’s and O’s, and we want somebody who the players can relate to, but also somebody that’s going to be firm and continue to the culture that we’ve built, which we think is important.”

Joe Brady has done just that in Buffalo. But he’s not the man for the job, Baltimore won’t rush into it. Beyond Brady, they’ve cast a wide net with a lot of candidates lined up for interviews.

The broader search for the Baltimore Ravens

After ending John Harbaugh’s 18-year run, the Ravens have gone above and beyond in their hunt for a new head coach. One out-of-the-box candidate they’ve interviewed is the Los Angeles Rams passing game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase. Scheelhaase doesn’t have any head coaching experience but has been a pivotal piece in quarterback Matthew Stafford’s rise to MVP candidacy this season. But beyond him, there’s a wider talent pool that could land the top job with the Ravens.

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores has generated a lot of buzz for the teams this season. He flipped Minnesota’s defense in 2025 and brings head coaching experience from his Miami Dolphins stint. San Francisco 49ers’ defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s also a major name for the head coach position. His elite defensive schemes could give a big boost to Baltimore’s identity.

They did miss the chance to land one big name: Kevin Stefanski. The 2x Coach of the Year left the Cleveland Browns behind but the Atlanta Falcons snagged him before he could make it to Baltimore’s interview room.

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Owner Steve Bisciotti has also involved Lamar Jackson in the interview process to find the right coach that fits perfectly. With Brady’s interview wrapped and more candidates scheduled, it will be interesting to see how the Ravens shape up for 2026. Whoever takes up the headset will inherit a team hungry for playoff success. The pressure’s real, and the next head coach will need to deliver immediately.