Report: Ravens progressing toward long-term deal with John Harbaugh

Things appear to be on course between coach John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens.

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Ravens are progressing toward a long-term deal with Harbaugh, and both sides are optimistic that an agreement will be reached.

Sources: Talks between the #Ravens and coach John Harbaugh are progressing toward a long-term extension. Both sides are encouraged by where things stand, though nothing is done yet. As Harbaugh said Sunday, he’s expected to remain in Baltimore going forward.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2019

The Ravens had already publicly committed to Harbaugh long-term and now it’s just a matter of putting it in writing. Rumors have persisted that he may be traded elsewhere, but he reportedly doesn’t want that, and it doesn’t seem like the Ravens are particularly eager to explore that route either.