Analyst reveals 1 Ravens wish from schedule release

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The NFL schedule release is approaching, and the Baltimore Ravens are hoping for a favorable start under new head coach Jesse Minter. Analysts suggest the team desires a softer schedule to kick off the season.

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NFL schedule release is upcoming
Baltimore Ravens are closely monitoring the release
Ravens hope for a softer start to the season
Jesse Minter is the new head coach

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The NFL schedule will be released soon, and every team is eagerly awaiting to see how their season will begin, and one that is watching a little more intently is the Baltimore Ravens.

Having had to face some of the NFL's best in the past two seasons to open their year, the Ravens, under new head coach Jesse Minter, will be hoping for a break.

Could Baltimore get a softer schedule to begin the season?

For CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo, his one Ravens wish is that they don't take on a contender on the road to begin the year.

"Baltimore started the previous two seasons with daunting, primetime road openers," DeArdo wrote. "In both games (at Kansas City in 2024 and at Buffalo in 2025), the Ravens lost close games that contributed to slow starts in both seasons. The Ravens would like to avoid a three-peat of that scenario for 2026."

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Q&A

What does the Baltimore Ravens want from the NFL schedule release?

The Baltimore Ravens hope for a softer schedule to begin the season.

Who is the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens?

The new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens is Jesse Minter.

When will the NFL schedule be released?

The NFL schedule will be released soon, though the exact date is not specified.