Baltimore Ravens have appointed Jesse Minter as their new head coach after John Harbaugh was sacked after 18 years earlier this month.
The Ravens turned to the Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator to exchange the long-serving Harbaugh, who fired was when the Ravens did not make the playoffs. He has since been named the New York Giants’ head coach.
The 42-year-old Minter was one of many hottest names in the marketplace.
He interviewed just about with a number of groups – together with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who’re additionally searching for a coach after Mike Tomlin stepped down final week – earlier than becoming a member of Baltimore, the place his job might be to assist two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson take the subsequent step in a profession that is been persistently snakebit within the postseason.
“This is an organization whose values, culture and tradition of excellence reflect everything I believe about the game of football and how it should be played,” mentioned Minter.
Minter has been with the Chargers for 2 seasons after two years as defensive coordinator on the College of Michigan.
Minter’s partnership with Jim Harbaugh at each stops ended with him constructing a resume so strong it put him in place to exchange Harbaugh’s older brother.
“Jesse is a strong leader who possesses a brilliant football mind and a spirit that will resonate with our players and fanbase alike,” Ravens basic supervisor Eric DeCosta mentioned in an announcement.
“Jesse comes from a football family, with success at every level of the sport, and we are confident that he is the right coach to lead the Ravens forward.”
The Bolts had been fifth within the league in whole protection this season, permitting 285.2 yards per sport. They allowed a league-low 17.7 factors per sport in 2024.
The Wolverines led the nation in whole protection in 2023 en path to successful the School Soccer Playoff nationwide championship.
Minter additionally spent 4 seasons at Baltimore (2017-20), rising from a defensive assistant to defensive backs coach his last 12 months.
He additionally interviewed for the pinnacle coach openings in Atlanta and Miami earlier this week. Las Vegas, Pittsburgh and Tennessee had additionally requested interviews.
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