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Ravens shaping defense around Jesse Minter’s philosophy
TL;DR
The Ravens are evolving their defense to align with Jesse Minter's philosophy, focusing on communication with coaching staff during roster construction. General manager Eric DeCosta emphasized the importance of understanding the coaching vision for player evaluation.
Key points
- Ravens evolving defense around Jesse Minter's philosophy
- Importance of communication in roster construction
- Adjustments expected for the 2026 season
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The Ravens’ defense could continue evolving this offseason as Baltimore works to build the roster around Jesse Minter’s defensive vision. During an appearance on 105.7 The Fan with Bruce Cunningham and former Ravens running back and Super Bowl Champion Femi Ayanbadejo, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta discussed how important communication with the coaching staff becomes during roster construction.
“I’ve had individual conversations with the coordinators and the coaches and especially Jesse, just trying to understand what their vision would be for the team and for players and different things.”
DeCosta explained that those conversations help shape how the Ravens evaluate personnel across the roster. Scheme preferences can affect positional depth, player versatility, special-teams responsibilities, and how certain players fit into specific defensive packages.
The comments also serve as another reminder that Baltimore’s front office and coaching staff work closely together when building the roster each offseason. With Minter now taking over the defense, the Ravens could continue making adjustments over the coming months to better fit the style and identity the coaching staff wants on the field in 2026.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens adjusting roster to fit Jesse Minter’s defense
Q&A
What is Jesse Minter's defensive philosophy for the Ravens?
Jesse Minter's defensive philosophy focuses on player versatility and fitting players into specific defensive packages to enhance team performance.
How is the Ravens' roster construction influenced by coaching staff communication?
The Ravens' roster construction is heavily influenced by ongoing conversations between the front office and coaching staff, ensuring alignment on player evaluation and scheme preferences.
What changes can we expect in the Ravens' defense for the 2026 season?
With Jesse Minter leading the defense, the Ravens are expected to make adjustments that better reflect the coaching staff's desired style and identity in the upcoming 2026 season.