New Ravens Coach Jesse Minter's Staff Takes Shape: Rick Minter Joining Son

Jesse Minter's coaching staff for the Baltimore Ravens is starting to come together, with his father Rick Minter joining as a senior analyst.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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New Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter will be officially introduced at a news conference on Thursday. However, his coaching staff has already begun to take shape, with one notable addition - his father, Rick Minter, who will be joining as a senior analyst. Rick Minter brings over four decades of coaching experience, including stints as a head coach at the University of Cincinnati and as a defensive coordinator at several other colleges.

Why it matters

The addition of Rick Minter to Jesse Minter's staff provides the new Ravens head coach with valuable experience and familiarity, as the two have coached together at multiple stops over the years. Rick Minter's extensive background as both a head coach and coordinator could prove invaluable as Jesse Minter looks to build a successful program in Baltimore.

The details

Rick Minter, 71, was previously the head coach at the University of Cincinnati, where he led the Bearcats to three consecutive bowl games from 2000 to 2002. He has also served as the defensive coordinator at South Carolina, Notre Dame, and Marshall. Rick Minter has coached alongside his son Jesse at Notre Dame, Indiana State, and Georgia State.

  • Jesse Minter will be officially introduced as the new Baltimore Ravens head coach at a news conference on Thursday, February 7, 2026.

The players

Jesse Minter

The new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

Rick Minter

Jesse Minter's father, who is joining the Ravens' coaching staff as a senior analyst. Rick Minter has over four decades of coaching experience, including as a head coach at the University of Cincinnati and as a defensive coordinator at several other colleges.

John Harbaugh

Previously served as the special teams coordinator under Rick Minter at the University of Cincinnati.

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What they’re saying

“No surprise here, but Minter is bringing his father, Rick, from Los Angeles to Baltimore. Rick brings over four decades of coaching experience, plenty of which alongside his son.”

— BRIAN WACKER, Author (foxbaltimore.com)

What’s next

The Ravens will officially introduce Jesse Minter as their new head coach at a news conference on Thursday, February 7, 2026.

The takeaway

The addition of Rick Minter to Jesse Minter's coaching staff in Baltimore provides the new head coach with valuable experience and familiarity, as the two have worked together in the past. This could prove to be a key hire as Jesse Minter looks to build a successful program with the Ravens.