Jesse Minter leads Baltimore Ravens into the 2026 NFL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 7:47 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens enter the 2026 season under new head coach Jesse Minter following the departure of John Harbaugh after 19 years. The team aims to improve on an 8-9 record from last season, with a roster anchored by Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry. Defensive improvements remain a priority, as the club added linebacker Trey Hendrickson and looks for a return to health for defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike. The offensive line faces questions at center following the loss of Tyler Linderbaum and an injury to Danny Pinter. Unlike the previous season, the team does not face a 2025 playoff opponent until Week 8, providing an opportunity for early momentum. Maintaining team health and establishing consistency under the new coaching staff are primary requirements for a return to the postseason.
- •Jesse Minter replaces John Harbaugh as head coach for the 2026 season.
- •Lamar Jackson returns to lead an offense featuring Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers.
- •Trey Hendrickson joins the team to bolster a defense led by Kyle Hamilton.
- •Center Danny Pinter is on injured reserve following a leg injury.
- •The schedule features no 2025 playoff opponents before Week 8.
- 7:47 PMYahoo Sports — Ravens expect to be back in contention in Jesse Minter's first season as coach
"The Ravens were considered Super Bowl contenders entering last season. Lamar Jackson dealt with an early injury and wasn't all that great even when he returned. The defense wasn't good enough, and when Baltimore still had a chance to win the division despite all that, rookie Tyler Loop missed a last-second kick in a loss at Pittsburgh in the finale.
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