Baltimore Ravens hire Jesse Minter as head coach after John Harbaugh exits from Los Angeles Chargers | NFL news
The Baltimore Ravens named Jesse Minter as their new head coach after John Harbaugh was fired after 18 years earlier this month.
The Ravens turned to the Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator to replace longtime Harbaugh, who was fired when the Ravens failed to make the playoffs. He has since been named head coach of the New York Giants.
Minter, 42, was one of the hottest names in the market.
He interviewed with several teams — including the Pittsburgh Steelers, who are also looking for a coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down last week — before joining Baltimore, where his job will be to help MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson take the next step in a postseason career.
“This is an organization whose heritage, culture and tradition reflect everything I believe about the game of football and how it should be played,” said Minter.
Minter was with the Chargers for two seasons after two years as the defensive coordinator at the University of Michigan.
Minter’s partnership with Jim Harbaugh at both stops ended with him building a resume so strong that it put him in a position to replace Harbaugh’s older brother.
“Jesse is a strong leader with a smart football mind and spirit that will serve to our players and our fans alike,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement.
“Jesse comes from a football family, with success at all levels of the sport, and we are confident that he is the right coach to lead the Ravens forward.”
The Bolts were fifth in the league in total defense this season, allowing 285.2 yards per game. They allowed a league-low 17.7 points per game in 2024.
The Wolverines led the nation in total defense in 2023 en route to winning the College Football Playoff national championship.
Minter also spent four seasons in Baltimore (2017-20), moving up from defensive assistant to defensive backs coach in his final year.
He also discussed head coaching openings in Atlanta and Miami earlier this week. Las Vegas, Pittsburgh and Tennessee had also requested talks.
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