Ravens Fire QB Coach Despite Close Relationship with Lamar Jackson

New head coach Jesse Minter reorganizes Baltimore's coaching staff after taking over from John Harbaugh.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 2:55am

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The Baltimore Ravens have parted ways with quarterbacks coach Tee Martin, despite his close working relationship with star quarterback Lamar Jackson. Martin had been with the Ravens since 2021, first as wide receivers coach and then as quarterbacks coach starting in 2023. Under Martin's tutelage, Jackson's passing attack soared, including an MVP-caliber 2023 season. However, new head coach Jesse Minter is reorganizing the Ravens' coaching staff, and Martin's achievements and connection with Jackson weren't enough to keep him on board.

Why it matters

This move signals that new head coach Jesse Minter is putting his own stamp on the Ravens' coaching staff as he looks to return the team to playoff contention in 2026. It also raises questions about how Minter plans to continue developing Lamar Jackson, who has thrived under Martin's coaching.

The details

Tee Martin had been the Ravens' quarterbacks coach for the past three seasons, during which time Lamar Jackson won an MVP award and had another MVP-caliber campaign. However, with Minter taking over as head coach, he has decided to part ways with Martin as part of a broader reorganization of the coaching staff. The Ravens have already hired Declan Doyle as their new offensive coordinator and have requested permission to interview Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry.

  • Tee Martin joined the Ravens as wide receivers coach in 2021 and 2022 before being promoted to quarterbacks coach in 2023.
  • Lamar Jackson won the NFL MVP award in 2023 and had another MVP-caliber season in 2024 under Martin's coaching.
  • The Ravens hired Jesse Minter as their new head coach on January 22, 2026.
  • Minter hired Declan Doyle as the team's new offensive coordinator on January 30, 2026.

The players

Tee Martin

A longtime college coach who had been the Ravens' quarterbacks coach for the past three seasons, during which time Lamar Jackson thrived.

Lamar Jackson

The Ravens' star quarterback, who won the NFL MVP award in 2023 and had another MVP-caliber season in 2024 under Tee Martin's coaching.

Jesse Minter

The new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, who is reorganizing the team's coaching staff after taking over from John Harbaugh.

Declan Doyle

The Ravens' new offensive coordinator, who was previously in the same role with the Chicago Bears.

Ronald Curry

The Buffalo Bills' quarterbacks coach, who the Ravens have requested permission to interview for their open quarterbacks coach position.

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What they’re saying

“History was made. Enjoyed every minute of it!”

— Tee Martin

What’s next

The Ravens have requested permission to interview Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry, mentor to 2024 NFL MVP Josh Allen, for their open quarterbacks coach position.

The takeaway

This move by new Ravens head coach Jesse Minter signals that he is putting his own stamp on the team's coaching staff, even if it means parting ways with a coach who had a close relationship with star quarterback Lamar Jackson. It remains to be seen how Minter plans to continue developing Jackson and the Ravens' passing attack going forward.