Ravens Add Multiple Coaches to Jesse Minter's Staff Before Super Bowl

New head coach Jesse Minter brings in Duke's Harland Bower and Chargers' Marcus Brady to his staff.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The Baltimore Ravens have made several coaching hires as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season under new head coach Jesse Minter. Minter has added Harland Bower as the team's new outside linebackers coach and Marcus Brady as the passing game coordinator.

Why it matters

The Ravens are undergoing a transition after the departure of long-time head coach John Harbaugh. These coaching hires signal Minter's vision for the team and how he plans to build his staff to support star quarterback Lamar Jackson and get the Ravens back to the playoffs.

The details

Bower is getting a promotion from his role as defensive ends coach at Duke University, where he coached All-ACC standouts Vincent Anthony Jr. and Wesley Williams. Brady is joining the Ravens after serving as passing game coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers.

  • The Ravens hired Minter as their new head coach in January 2026, replacing the departing John Harbaugh.
  • Bower and Brady were hired to Minter's staff in early February 2026, just before the Super Bowl.

The players

Jesse Minter

The 42-year-old former defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, who was hired as the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens in January 2026.

Harland Bower

The former defensive ends coach at Duke University, who was hired as the Ravens' new outside linebackers coach.

Marcus Brady

The former passing game coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, who was hired as the Ravens' new passing game coordinator.

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What’s next

The Ravens will continue to finalize Minter's coaching staff in the coming weeks as they prepare for the 2026 NFL season and look to bounce back from an 8-9 record in 2025.

The takeaway

Minter is putting his stamp on the Ravens by bringing in new assistants like Bower and Brady, signaling a shift in philosophy as the team transitions away from the Harbaugh era. These hires will be crucial in supporting Lamar Jackson and getting the Ravens back to the playoffs.