Israel Woolfork Named Ravens' QB Coach

Veteran coach joins Baltimore staff after stint with Cardinals

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:39pm

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The Baltimore Ravens have hired Israel Woolfork as their new quarterbacks coach, replacing Tee Martin on Jesse Minter's coaching staff. Woolfork spent the last three seasons as the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals and was previously interviewed for offensive coordinator positions with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears.

Why it matters

The Ravens are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs in 2025, and Woolfork's experience developing quarterbacks could be key to helping Lamar Jackson and the offense return to form. Woolfork was highly sought after for coordinator jobs, indicating his strong reputation around the league.

The details

Woolfork will take over the quarterbacks coach role in Baltimore after Tee Martin held the position during the 2025 season. The Cardinals had blocked Woolfork from pursuing other lateral moves, but the head coaching change in Arizona opened the door for him to join the Ravens' staff.

  • Woolfork spent the last three seasons as the quarterbacks coach for the Arizona Cardinals.
  • Woolfork interviewed for the offensive coordinator job in Tampa this offseason before the Bucs hired Zac Robinson.
  • Woolfork interviewed for the offensive coordinator job with the Bears last year.

The players

Israel Woolfork

The new quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens, who previously held the same position with the Arizona Cardinals for the last three seasons.

Lamar Jackson

The starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, who Woolfork will be tasked with developing and helping the team's offense return to the playoffs.

Jesse Minter

The head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who has hired Woolfork to be the team's new quarterbacks coach.

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What they’re saying

“The Ravens have found their quarterbacks coach.”

— Adam Schefter, ESPN Reporter

What’s next

Woolfork will begin working with Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense immediately as the team prepares for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

The hiring of Israel Woolfork as the Ravens' new quarterbacks coach is an important move as the team looks to bounce back from missing the playoffs in 2025. Woolfork's experience developing quarterbacks could be key to helping Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore offense return to form.