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Ravens seek secondary improvement under new coaching staff

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 9:30 AM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Ravens seek secondary improvement under new coaching staff

Summary

The Baltimore Ravens enter the new season aiming to improve a secondary that struggled throughout 2025. Last year, the unit ranked 30th in pass defense, allowing 259 yards per game and contributing to multiple blown leads. Coaching duties for the defense have transitioned to Jesse Minter, Anthony Weaver, and Mike Mickens to address these shortcomings. The team allowed only 13 total points across three preseason games, signaling a potential shift in performance. Veteran cornerback Marlon Humphrey remains a focal point of the unit entering the final year of his contract, despite facing criticism for his performance against top wide receivers last season. The team also expects contributions from offseason additions like Trey Hendrickson and Calais Campbell to bolster the overall pass rush.

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•Baltimore ranked 30th in pass defense during the 2025 season.
•Jesse Minter leads the defensive staff as the new play-caller.
•The defense allowed only 13 points throughout the entire preseason.
•Marlon Humphrey is entering the final year of his current contract.
•Nate Wiggins is positioned as a potential shutdown corner for the upcoming season.

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BALTIMORE — Remember how the Ravens’ 2025 season ended? No, not the kick. What stands out most is that then-42-year-old quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 31 of 47 passes for 294 yards, including a 26-yard touchdown strike to Calvin Austin III with 55 seconds left to give the Steelers the lead in a 26-24 win that sealed the AFC North title and a trip to the postseason. It will always be ...
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