Ravens Coach Harbaugh Stands by DC Orr After Record Home Loss to Texans

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has firmly stated that he is not considering firing defensive coordinator Zach Orr despite the team's historically poor defensive performance and a 44-10 Week 5 loss to the Houston Texans. Harbaugh emphasized the need for unity and hard work between coaches and players rather than making staffing changes. The Ravens defense has struggled significantly this season, allowing the most points in a five-game span in franchise history and ranking last in the NFL in passing yards allowed. Injuries to key players, including star quarterback Lamar Jackson, have compounded the team's difficulties, but Harbaugh and players like linebacker Kyle Van Noy insist that excuses are not acceptable and the team must execute better. Van Noy's comments on players' response to coaching have raised some concerns, yet the overall message from the team leadership is one of sticking together and improving collaboratively. This show of faith in Orr comes amid growing external pressure, with Harbaugh hoping for a turnaround starting with the upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams.