🚨 “FOUR CONSECUTIVE LOSSES BECAUSE OF HIM, THE RAVENS TEAM LOST, HE DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE ON THE TEAM ANYMORE” – Coach John Harbaugh bluntly announced the permanent dismissal of a star from the Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore, Maryland, December 27, 2025 – In an emergency press conference that shocked the entire NFL, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh officially announced the permanent dismissal of star wide receiver Zay Flowers – a player selected in the first round of the 2023 Draft and once expected to be a “secret weapon” next to Lamar Jackson.

Harbaugh did not hesitate to harshly criticize: “Four consecutive losses because of him. The Ravens team lost, he doesn’t deserve to be on the team anymore” (Four consecutive losses because of him. The Ravens team lost, he doesn’t deserve to be on the team anymore).

This decision came just a few hours after a painful 24-28 defeat to the New England Patriots – a match in which the Ravens led most of the time but collapsed in the final minutes because of consecutive individual mistakes.

Harbaugh explained that Flowers’ egregious errors and lack of discipline were directly responsible for three recent consecutive losses, including the humiliating loss to the Patriots.

“He dropped key balls, committed stupid penalties at key moments, and his off-field behavior was inconsistent with the Ravens culture,” Harbaugh said, his voice filled with anger.

Inside sources revealed that quarterback Lamar Jackson – who rarely publicly criticizes teammates – went directly to Harbaugh immediately after the game to “expose all the details” about Flowers’ behavior and errors on the field and off. Jackson is said to have said: “We can’t go on like this.

He’s hurting the team.” Specific fouls include: dropped passes in crucial third down situations, fumbles leading to turnovers, and unnecessary penalties due to arguments with the referee.

Zay Flowers, 25 years old, was once the Ravens’ great hope after being drafted from Boston College.

In his 2023 rookie season, he had more than 800 receiving yards, but from the 2024 season onwards, his performance clearly declined accompanied by disciplinary problems: arguments with the assistant coach, delays in team meetings, and controversial statements on social networks.

This season, Flowers only had 4 TDs and many important dropped balls, contributing to a streak of 4 consecutive losses that caused the Ravens to fall from the top position in the AFC North to the bottom of the table.

Harbaugh emphasized: “This was not an easy decision, but we must protect the team culture. The Ravens are about discipline, responsibility and winning together. Zay is no longer the right fit. I will never call him back.”

The reaction from Ravens fans was mixed: some regretted Flowers’ potential, most supported the decision: “Finally cleaned up! Flowers drops the ball like a regular”, “Thanks Harbaugh for putting the team above the individual”. Hashtag #FlowersOut and #RavensCleanup climbed to the top of the trending trend.

Lamar Jackson has not commented publicly, but sources said he is “satisfied” with the decision and focused on leading the team through the crisis. Teammates such as Mark Andrews and Derrick Henry were said to have supported the dismissal.

Flowers, through a representative, released a short statement: “I respect the team’s decision. Thank you Ravens Nation for your support. I will prove them wrong elsewhere.” Teams like the Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets are rumored to be in contact with Flowers in the free agency window.

The decision to permanently fire a young star like Flowers is rare in the NFL, especially under Harbaugh – who is famous for his loyalty to his players. But the losing streak and playoff pressure forced him to take drastic action.

The Ravens now face a future without Flowers – and possibly without Lamar if his injury is as serious as feared. But the message from Harbaugh is clear: no one is bigger than the team.

The shocking name of the player who was permanently kicked off the team is Zay Flowers – and the Baltimore Ravens hope this is the turning point to save the season.