India, May 31 -- Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has opened up about the franchise's decision to move on from longtime head coach John Harbaugh, admitting he was surprised by the development.

Speaking at Ravens OTAs on Wednesday, Jackson commented on Harbaugh's departure and acknowledged that the news caught him off guard. "I got a lot of respect for Coach. I was shocked in a way," Jackson said, according to The Baltimore Sun.

The Ravens entered a new era this offseason after parting ways with Harbaugh following a disappointing 2025 campaign. Baltimore finished 8-9 and missed the playoffs, bringing an end to the coach's 18-year tenure with the franchise. Harbaugh later joined the New York Giants as head coach.

Despite his su...