Story perspectives

Ravens hire Jesse Minter, youngest head coach in 31 years

6/4/2026

Summary

Story summary

Baltimore Ravens hired defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as head coach Thursday, ending John Harbaugh’s tenure.
Minter signed a five-year deal, becoming Ravens’ youngest head coach in 31 years.
Search evaluated 16 candidates, interviewing Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.
Eric DeCosta said Minter must lift results and develop chemistry with Lamar Jackson, his work lifted the Chargers’ defense to fifth in yards (285.2) in 2024.

1 of 1

Story summary

Baltimore Ravens hired defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as head coach Thursday, ending John Harbaugh’s tenure.
Minter signed a five-year deal, becoming Ravens’ youngest head coach in 31 years.
Search evaluated 16 candidates, interviewing Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.
Eric DeCosta said Minter must lift results and develop chemistry with Lamar Jackson, his work lifted the Chargers’ defense to fifth in yards (285.2) in 2024.