Ravens Fans Urged to 'Temper Expectations' for Lamar Jackson in 2026
Summary
The Baltimore Ravens hired new head coach Jesse Minter and promoted 28-year-old Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator. Fans are advised to manage their expectations for quarterback Lamar Jackson as the team adjusts to a new coaching staff, new players, and a new offensive system.Key Facts
- John Harbaugh was fired after 18 seasons as the Ravens' head coach.
- Jesse Minter, former Chargers defensive coordinator, is the new head coach.
- Declan Doyle, age 28, is the new offensive coordinator and the youngest in the NFL.
- Doyle has never called plays before and is working under Minter’s direction.
- Lamar Jackson’s 2025 stats included 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, and his lowest rushing yards in his career (349).
- The Ravens added new young players, including two rookie wide receivers, a rookie left guard, and two rookie tight ends.
- Jackson’s contract was restructured to lower his 2026 salary cap hit but increased his 2027 cap hit to $84.4 million, the second-highest in the NFL.
- Expectations are for Jackson and the Ravens to agree on a long-term contract extension next offseason.
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