OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens and offensive coordinator Greg Roman are parting ways after four seasons.
In a press release through his representatives at AthletesFirst, Roman says he made the decision to step down to explore new challenges and opportunities.
“After visiting with Coach Harbaugh and after huddling with my family, I have decided that now is the right time to move on from the Ravens so that I can explore new challenges and opportunities," said Roman. "Baltimore fans are, quite simply amazing. I’ll truly miss Baltimore, but at the same time I am excited to attack my next opportunity with focus and passion.”
Head Coach John Harbaugh has since issued a statement praising Roman for dozens of achievements earned while leading the team's offense.
Statement from Head Coach John Harbaugh on Greg Roman. pic.twitter.com/itERSCJP81
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 19, 2023
Roman's most successful season as Baltimore's offensive play-caller came in 2019 when the team ranked number one in the league.
That year the Ravens set a number of all-time NFL records, including for overall team rushing yards in a season (3216), rushing yards by a quarterback in a season (Lamar Jackson‘s 1206 yards), and average time of possession (34:47). Additionally under Roman, Baltimore became the first NFL team in history to have three 700-yard rushers in consecutive seasons (2019–20) and the only offense ever to average over 200 yards rushing and 200 passing yards in a season (206.0 rushing and 201.6 passing in 2019).
Despite those successes the team's offensive scoring began decreasing each season afterward.
The Ravens finished the 2022 season ranked 19th in overall offense, down two spots from the previous year.
Questions also remain on what the team will do with injured star quarterback Lamar Jackson with free agency looming.
Harbaugh reiterated Thursday that the Ravens intend on keeping Jackson.
He added that Jackson would play a role in the search for Roman's replacement.
