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Jesse Minter names season captains including Derrick Henry

9/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jesse Minter named Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith, Kyle Hamilton and Calais Campbell as season-long captains.
Baltimore hired Minter after firing John Harbaugh following the 2025 season.
Henry rushed for 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025, despite the Ravens missing the playoffs.
Henry said on The Lounge podcast he wants a Super Bowl win and finds watching it on TV tiring.

History

Historical Context

After the Ravens fired longtime coach John Harbaugh in 2025 and appointed Jesse Minter, the franchise recalled its 2000 turnaround when Brian Billick, hired in 1999, led a defense that allowed just 165 points—a 16-game record—and captured Super Bowl XXXV on Jan 28 2001. That historic surge shows how a coaching overhaul can quickly revive Baltimore’s playoff hopes.

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Story summary

Jesse Minter named Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson, Roquan Smith, Kyle Hamilton and Calais Campbell as season-long captains.
Baltimore hired Minter after firing John Harbaugh following the 2025 season.
Henry rushed for 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025, despite the Ravens missing the playoffs.
Henry said on The Lounge podcast he wants a Super Bowl win and finds watching it on TV tiring.

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