Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Ravens Hire Jesse Minter as New Coach
The Baltimore Ravens have a new head coach named Jesse Minter.
He used to work with the Ravens as a defensive coach a few years ago and has since been a defensive coordinator for other teams.
The Ravens really liked him when they met him in person and decided to hire him.
He has a lot of experience coaching defense and knows the Ravens well.
The team has a lot of talented players, including a star quarterback named Lamar Jackson.
Minter wants to build a strong team that plays well together and aims to be the best in the NFL.
He also plans to call defensive plays himself.
Jesse Minter was hired as the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
Minter previously served as a defensive coordinator for Vanderbilt, Michigan, and the Los Angeles Chargers.
He impressed the Ravens' general manager, Eric DeCosta, during an in-person visit.
The Ravens interviewed 16 candidates in a two-week process before selecting Minter.
Minter plans to call defensive plays and has had conversations with star quarterback Lamar Jackson.
- Who
- Jesse Minter, new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens
- What
- Hiring of a new head coach for the Baltimore Ravens
- When
- The hiring was announced and introduced at a news conference on Thursday
- Where
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Why
- To replace John Harbaugh and lead the team, which was considered a Super Bowl favorite
- New Coach
- Jesse Minter
- Previous Role
- Defensive Coordinator for Vanderbilt, Michigan, and Los Angeles Chargers
- Age
- 42
- Interview Process
- 16 candidates interviewed in a two-week sprint
- Team's Record
- Second-most regular-season wins since 2018, behind Kansas City and Buffalo
- Key Player
- Lamar Jackson (two-time MVP quarterback)
- Coaching Philosophy
- Focus on toughness, fundamentals, and teamwork