John Harbaugh says spiraling Ravens must 'stick together' - ESPN

BALTIMORE — Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he's sticking with defensive coordinator Zach Orr following Sunday's 44-10 loss to the Houston Texans, the latest defensive meltdown in a season that continues to spiral for Baltimore.

«I do not think that that's the answer,» Harbaugh said when asked if he will consider changes with Orr and the defensive staff. «We have to go to work, is what we need to do. We need to stick together, is what we need to do. We need to find ourselves. And that has to do with coaches and players [working] together.»

The Ravens fell to 1-4 for the second time in the franchise's 30-year history because they couldn't stop quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Texans offense. The 44 points are the most allowed by the Ravens in a home game in Harbaugh's 18 seasons as coach. It was a low point for the Baltimore defense, which allowed five touchdowns to a Texans team that had scored only six touchdowns this season.

The struggles on defense have been a season-long trend for Baltimore and Orr, who replaced Mike Macdonald in 2024 and is in his second season as the unit's playcaller. The Ravens have given up 177 points this season, their most in a five-game span in team history.

«We have to get our s--- together,» outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy said. «Just being brutally honest. Coaches can give us the plays, but we have to execute. It doesn't matter who you are in there. Do your job. [If the] coaches ask you to do something, do it. Myself included.»

If the season hadn't been challenging enough for Baltimore, injuries have taken a toll. The Ravens on Sunday were without seven Pro Bowl players from last year, including two-time NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson.

Baltimore dropped to 4-10 in games without