Baltimore Ravens hire Jesse Minter as head coach after John Harbaugh exit

January 23, 2026

TL;DR

Jesse Minter, 42, has been hired as the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
Minter previously worked for the Ravens for four seasons (2017-20) and was the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers for the past two years.
He is tasked with helping Lamar Jackson and improving the Ravens' defense after an injury-plagued 2025 season where they missed the playoffs.
Minter is the fourth head coach in the Ravens' 31-year history.
John Harbaugh, who coached the Ravens for 18 seasons, was hired by the New York Giants.
The Chargers' defense ranked fifth in the league in total defense and first in points allowed per game in 2024 under Minter.

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