Jamal Lewis
Harbaugh’s Coaching for His Job
… Against Steelers
Published
January 4, 2026
12:30 AM PST
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The Ravens are not only fighting to keep their season alive on Sunday, but Super Bowl champion Jamal Lewis tells TMZ Sports that the pressure is on John Harbaugh, who could be coaching for his career.
We spoke with Lewis ahead of the last game on the NFL slate for the 2025-26 campaign, and he says while the stakes might be high for Harbaugh, that’s when he excels.
“Coaches make different decisions when their back is against the wall,” Lewis said. “He’s a great coach. He’s done a great, great, great deal in Baltimore. He has a great legacy in Baltimore and he’s done it, you know, he’s got it done.”
Lewis continued by saying that every good coach faces seasons with different challenges; it’s all about how they respond to that adversity.
“I know you can’t get a head coaching job running the football, but at the same time, you can’t get a head coaching job losing either,” he said. “So go with what you know, make the right decisions, run the football and be smart about it, and hey, we’ll be okay.”
The implications of a loss for the Ravens remain to be seen. There is considerable pressure on Harbaugh, who has been at the helm for 18 seasons, and it’s fair to say that a loss will only intensify discussions about his job security.
The same can be said for Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, as his future in the Steel City is also being questioned.
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We also asked the Super Bowl champion what he has been up to these days, and he has been busy as a businessman, promoting his Shocase brand that he co-founded with his son.
Speaking of his son, JL also provided an update on his child’s football career, telling us that despite being in the class of 2028, there is already significant interest from schools!
