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Zach Orr leaves Ravens, will take Seahawks’ LBs coach job
Former Ravens linebacker and defensive coordinator Zach Orr announced his departure from Baltimore on Friday via a social media post: Orr, 33, served as Baltimore’s defensive coordinator for the past two seasons, during which time the unit significantly regressed from their success under his predecessor, Mike Macdonald. New Ravens head coach Jesse Minter did replaced […]
Ravens announce 2026 coaching staff under new HC Jesse Minter
The Baltimore Ravens announced their full coaching staff under new head coach Jesse Minter on Thursday, confirming a number of reported hires for the team. Baltimore Beatdown has already covered most of these hires, and links to those articles can be found in our 2026 Ravens Coaching Staff Tracker. Here’s a look at the rest […]
Daily discussion thread: how should the Ravens use their 1st-round pick?
Earlier today, Baltimore Beatdown shared a few recent mock drafts that projected top wide receiver prospects as the Ravens’ selection with the 14th overall pick. Now, we want to know your thoughts on today’s discussion question: how should the Ravens use their first-round pick? Typically, the Ravens’ first-round pick comes in the mid- to late-20s, […]
Ravens projected to land top WRs in post-Super Bowl mock drafts
The 2025 NFL season has hardly ended, and the national media’s mock draft engine is already revving up. In two dpost-Super Bowl projections, the Ravens landed top wide receiver prospects Carnell Tate (NFL Network’s Chad Reuter) and Makai Lemon (PFF’s Max Chadwick). Ideally, the Ravens can land a top pass rusher with their first-round pick. […]
Ravens to introduce new coordinators at press conference next week
A little over a month after firing John Harbaugh, the Ravens have hired their new coaching staff headed by Jesse Minter. Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, and special teams coordinator Anthony Levine Sr. fill out the rest of the top positions. Minter will formally introduce his coordinators at a a press conference […]
Former Ravens WR Miles Boykin announces retirement
Former Ravens wide receiver Miles Boykin announced his retirement from the NFL via an Instagram post earlier this week. Boykin, 29, arrived in Baltimore in 2019 after a strong senior year at Notre Dame and an impressive performance at the NFL Combine. His massive frame seemed like it could be a good complement to first-rounder […]
Ravens Reacts Survey: what is Baltimore’s biggest offseason priority?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Ravens’ first and most important task of the offseason – assembling a new coaching […]
Ravens expected to hire Broncos WRs coach Keary Colbert
Despite interviewing multiple other candidates for the job, the Ravens are expected to hire Keary Colbert as their next wide receivers coach, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Colbert, 43, held the same position in Denver for the last three years. He spent two seasons working with new Ravens offensive coordinator Declan Doyle and tight […]
Ravens promote Anthony Levine Sr. to special teams coordinator
Longtime Ravens safety and special teams ace Anthony ‘Co-Cap’ Levine Sr. has been named the team’s next special teams coordinator. Levine, 38, spent a decade in Baltimore as a core special teams contributor with an occasional role as a box safety. He retired after the 2021 season with 3,120 career special teams snaps and stayed […]
Ravens to hire former Steelers RBs coach Eddie Faulkner
The Ravens are poaching one of Mike Tomlin’s top assistants during his time in Pittsburgh. Steelers running backs coach Eddie Faulkner is expected to take the same job on Jesse Minter’s new staff in Baltimore, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. This story will be updated with more information.
Way-too-early 2027 Super Bowl odds: Ravens lead AFC, rank 3rd overall
The Baltimore Ravens have consistently entered the offseason with some of the NFL’s best odds to win the next Super Bowl, and 2026 will be no different. At +1200, The Ravens are tied with the Bills for the AFC’s best odds to win Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, trailing only the Seahawks (+350) and […]
Super Bowl predictions 2026: Who did Ravens fans pick, Seahawks or Patriots?
Ravens fans have extremely fond memories of Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald. Many hoped that he would succeed John Harbaugh as Baltimore’s head coach before he was poached by Seattle. Those same fans have less fond memories of the Patriots’ playoff dominance in the Brady/Belichick years. So it’s no surprise that Ravens fans overwhelmingly picked […]
Report: Lamar Jackson was actively involved in Ravens’ coaching hires, expected to begin extension talks
According to a report from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafalo, Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson was “instrumental” in the team’s hiring of new head coach Jesse Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. Jackson reportedly participated in virtual interviews with head coaching candidates, including Minter, and was consulted on the hire for […]
Ravens add Zack Grossi, Patrick Kramer to offensive coaching staff
The Ravens are continuing to fill out their offensive coaching staff under new coordinator Declan Doyle. The team is expected to hire Broncos pass game specialist Zack Grossi and Falcons assistant Patrick Kramer. Grossi will be the Ravens tight ends coach, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. He worked with Doyle – then the Broncos TEs […]
Ravens to hire Duke assistant Harland Bower as OLBs coach
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter has drawn heavily from the college coaching ranks to fill his new defensive staff, and Duke defensive ends coach Harland Bower is the latest addition. He will succeed Matt Robinson as Baltimore’s outside linebackers coach, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. This story will be updated with more information.
Ravens to hire Chargers pass game coordinator Marcus Brady
New Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is bringing a top offensive assistant with him from Los Angeles to Baltimore. Chargers pass game coordinator Marcus Brady will take up the same role on Minter’s staff, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. Brady, 46, filled a key role on the Chargers’ staff. As Ravens fans know all too […]
Ravens part ways with QBs coach Tee Martin, will hire Israel Woolfork
In somewhat of a surprise move for the Ravens’ new coaching staff, quarterbacks coach Tee Martin will not be with the team in 2025. He confirmed that he was leaving Baltimore with an Instagram post on Thursday. Martin will be replaced by Israel Woolfork, who spent the last three years as the Cardinals’ quarterbacks coach. […]
Beatdown Roundtable: grading the Ravens’ coaching staff (so far)
The Ravens appear to be putting together a star-studded staff under new head coach Jesse Minter. Here are the early grades from Baltimore Beatdown’s writers: I’ll play devil’s advocate here and give Minter a B. His staff-building approach has been interesting, to say the least, drawing largely from the college ranks and not, as expected, […]
Minter, Ravens assembling star-studded coaching staff
When Jesse Minter was hired to be the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, there were no questions about his defensive acumen, game strategy, and preparation. The main questions surrounded the other stuff. Connecting with the players, being a leader, a motivator, and perhaps most importantly, the ability to recruit other high quality coaches to […]
Ravens Reacts Survey
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s hard to grade new coaching hires before they have really started the job, but we […]
Daily discussion thread: did the Ravens nail their top coaching hires?
The Baltimore Ravens’ staff has its new triumvirate. Head coach Jesse Minter, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, and defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver are set to lead the team in 2026. At first glance, that seems like an excellent trio. Minter and Doyle are young, exciting minds that will call plays on either side of the ball, […]
Ravens to hire former Broncos, Chargers OC Joe Lombardi
Ravens head coach Jesse Minter is continuing to add big names to his new coaching staff. Former Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi is coming to Baltimore as a senior offensive assistant, per The Athletic’s Jeff Zrebiec. Lombardi, 54, has spent the last 15 years in various offensive roles around the NFL. He has primarily worked […]
Ravens retain linebackers coach Tyler Santucci, announce other hires
The Ravens announced multiple coaching moves on Monday, including the hires of offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford, secondary coach Mike Mickens, and game management coordinator Charlie Gelman. Baltimore will also be retaining linebackers coach Tyler Santucci, who joined the staff last year. In his debut season, he was instrumental in the development of rookie linebackers […]
Roundtable Reactions: Ravens reunite with Anthony Weaver as next DC
The Baltimore Ravens are hiring Anthony Weaver to serve as the defensive coordinator on Jesse Minter’s new staff. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff, and be sure to add yours in the comments below! Welcome home, Anthony Weaver! When you consider the amount of interest Weaver had from other teams in the […]
Ravens to hire Anthony Weaver as defensive coordinator
Former Ravens defensive lineman and defensive line coach Anthony Weaver is returning to Baltimore. He is set to become the defensive coordinator on Jesse Minter’s new staff, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic. Weaver, 45, spent the last two years as the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator under Mike McDaniel. Prior to that he served as the […]