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Ravens' Coach Minter: Building Defense Around Lamar Jackson

1/30/2026

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Jesse Minter, the Baltimore Ravens' new head coach and former Chargers defensive coordinator, will build around Lamar Jackson, Ravens' quarterback.
Minter called Jackson 'the best player in the National Football League' and said he is excited to work with him.
He will call defensive plays while hiring coordinators to boost playoff prospects.
The Ravens aim to negotiate an extension for Lamar Jackson, who has two years left on his contract.

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Jesse Minter, the Baltimore Ravens' new head coach and former Chargers defensive coordinator, will build around Lamar Jackson, Ravens' quarterback.
Minter called Jackson 'the best player in the National Football League' and said he is excited to work with him.
He will call defensive plays while hiring coordinators to boost playoff prospects.
The Ravens aim to negotiate an extension for Lamar Jackson, who has two years left on his contract.