Ravens coach John Harbaugh separated from Titans players in pregame confrontation

Baltimore Ravens' J.K. Dobbins (27) dives for the end zone on a two-point conversion against the Tennessee Titans' Breon Borders in the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

BALTIMORE — Ravens coach John Harbaugh had to be separated from several Tennessee Titans players minutes before kickoff for Sunday's game at M&T Bank Stadium.

The entire Titans team huddled on the Ravens' logo at midfield as they were introduced and Harbaugh appeared to take exception. The Ravens had not yet been introduced and were inside the tunnel, so only the Ravens coaches were on the field.

Harbaugh walked out to midfield and exchanged words with cornerback Malcolm Butler before Titans coach Mike Vrabel and others intervened, including the officials. After Vrabel directed his players to the sideline, Harbaugh and Vrabel continued to talk between officials.

Baltimore Ravens' Marlon Humphrey (44), center, shows his frustration, as Tennessee Titans' quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17), left, and teammates head to the line of scrimmage for a two-point conversion after a touchdown in the fourth quarter on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The successful conversion gave the Titans a three-point lead. The Titans defeated the Ravens 30-24. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

The Titans also gathered at the Ravens' midfield logo before last season's divisional-round game in Baltimore, which Tennessee won, 28-12, to knock the top-seeded Ravens out of the playoffs.

After the game, a 30-24 Titans victory, Harbaugh and Vrabel did not shake hands at midfield. Vrabel told reporters that Harbaugh did not decline to shake his hand despite there being no handshake.

Harbaugh declined to elaborate about the pregame confrontation after the game, saying, "before the game, it's irrelevant."

Baltimore Ravens running back Gus Edwards (35) watches running back J.K. Dobbins (27) hurdle Tennessee Titans cornerback Desmond King II for a first down during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Titans defeated the Ravens 30-24 in overtime. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Baltimore Ravens' Tyus Bowser (54), left, runs back an interception against the Tennessee Titans' in the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Tennessee Titans' Corey Davis, right, catches an 11-yard pass in front of Baltimore Ravens' Marcus Peters during the Titans' game-winning drive in overtime on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Titans defeated the Ravens 30-24. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) in the end zone during the first quarter on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Tennessee Titans' Derrick Henry, right, runs away from Baltimore Ravens' DeShon Elliott, left, for a 29-yard, game-winning touchdown in overtime on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Titans defeated the Ravens 30-24. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS)

Tennessee Titans' Amani Hooker (37), center, intercepts a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens' Devin Duvernay, right, in the third quarter on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. The Titans defeated the Ravens 30-24 in overtime. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun/TNS)