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Ravens Extend Harbaugh's Contract As Head Coach
Coach John Harbaugh signed a contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens.
BALTIMORE, MD - Ravens head coach John Harbaugh can rest a little easier. The organization renewed his contract beyond its 2018 expiration, according to a statement from the BaltimoreRavens.com.
The new agreement means Harbaugh will not be due for a renewal until three years from now.
"I was happy," Harbaugh said of his contract extension during a press briefing Tuesday.
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Harbaugh has held the title longer than any other Ravens head coach, coming on board in 2008.
Over the past decade, the team has formed a strong bond, he said, stating: "We have a chance to do great things. We have a chance to win championships. That's the idea."
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Plus, Harbaugh told reporters that his wife and daughter both wanted to stay in Charm City.
"We want to be here," Harbaugh said. "This is a place that means a lot to us. It's home, Baltimore is."
Read the full announcement on the BaltimoreRavens.com.
Photo of Coach John Harbaugh by Keith Allison via Flickr, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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