Ravens rework defense ahead of matchup against Buccaneers
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off this December 13 after finishing previous seasons poorly. The Ravens, under new defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, have revamped their defense by signing top free agent Trey Hendrickson to boost a lackluster pass rush. Hendrickson aims to strengthen the Ravens’ defense against Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. Both teams look to overcome late-game failures from last season, with Baltimore finishing at 9-8 but missing the playoffs.
- •Ravens hire Jesse Minter as new defensive coordinator.
- •Trey Hendrickson joins Baltimore to enhance the pass rush.
- •Both teams aim to recover from disappointing ends to last season.
- •Ravens finished 9-8 but missed playoffs due to a last-minute field goal.
- •Match is scheduled for December 13 at 1 PM on FOX.
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"After a coaching shakeup and a high-stakes defensive overhaul, Baltimore unleashes a revamped pass rush against Baker Mayfield as both squads fight to erase last season's late-game collapses.
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