Lamar Jackson Excited About Ravens' New Coaching Staff

Wide receiver Zay Flowers says Jackson is hungry to win a Super Bowl ring.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:08am

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is excited about the team's new coaching staff, including Offensive Coordinator Declan Doyle, and is eager to get back to the playoffs and win a championship, according to his close friend and top wide receiver Zay Flowers.

Why it matters

The Ravens have undergone significant coaching changes this offseason, with a new head coach in Jesse Minter and a new offensive coordinator in Doyle. Jackson's enthusiasm for the new staff and his championship aspirations are crucial for the team as they look to build on their recent playoff appearances and make a deep postseason run.

The details

Flowers said Jackson is "even more ready this year" and is "excited about the coaching staff" and getting to work with Doyle. Jackson is coming off an injury-plagued 2025 season, but has added boxing to his offseason training regimen. Ravens Director of Strength & Conditioning Scott Elliott said Jackson's energy and work ethic are underappreciated.

  • Jackson attended the start of the Ravens' voluntary strength and conditioning program on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Lamar Jackson

The starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens, who is entering his ninth NFL season and is eager to lead the team to a Super Bowl championship.

Zay Flowers

The Ravens' top wide receiver and a close friend of Lamar Jackson, who has trained with him during the offseason and vouched for Jackson's excitement and motivation.

Jesse Minter

The new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, taking over for John Harbaugh.

Declan Doyle

The new offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, replacing Todd Monken.

Scott Elliott

The Director of Strength & Conditioning for the Baltimore Ravens, who praised Jackson's energy and work ethic.

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What they’re saying

“He is ready, man. I feel like we answer that every year, and he is always ready. So, he's even more ready this year.”

— Zay Flowers, Ravens Wide Receiver

“He's excited about the coaching staff. He's excited about getting to work with [Offensive Coordinator] Coach Declan [Doyle]. So yes, he's ready to go. He wants to finish. He wants to get a ring.”

— Zay Flowers, Ravens Wide Receiver

“I think he is excited about some of the changes.”

— Jesse Minter, Ravens Head Coach

What’s next

The Ravens will continue their offseason program, with Jackson and the team working closely with the new coaching staff to prepare for the 2026 season and a potential Super Bowl run.

The takeaway

Lamar Jackson's enthusiasm for the Ravens' coaching changes and his championship aspirations are a positive sign for the team as they look to build on their recent playoff appearances and make a deep postseason push. Jackson's offseason training regimen and the team's confidence in his leadership suggest the Ravens are poised to contend for a Super Bowl title in 2026.