The Baltimore Ravens’ replacement for John Harbaugh is someone who was once on his staff.Former Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, who has been working alongside Harbaugh’s younger brother, Jim, since their days at Michigan, is signing a five-year deal to be the team’s next head coach, the Ravens announced Thursday. For Minter, it’s a full-circle moment because his first NFL job was under Harbaugh in 2017 as a 34-year-old defensive assistant. Years later, he’s ready to take on the biggest job of his coaching career.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM”I am truly honored to serve as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens,” Minter said in a statement released by the team on social media. “This is an organization whose values, culture and tradition of excellence reflect everything I believe about the game of football and how it should be played.”My family and I are thrilled to join the Ravens flock, and we can’t wait to make the fans, the great city of Baltimore and Maryland proud.”Ravens GM Eric DeCosta also released a statement on Minter’s hire.JOHN HARBAUGH SAYS TRUMP ENDORSEMENT AS GIANTS HEAD COACH ‘FEELS REALLY GREAT’”Jesse is a strong leader who possesses a brilliant football mind and a spirit that will resonate with our players and fan base alike,” the statement said. “Jesse comes from a football family, with success at every level of the sport, and we are confident that he is the right coach to lead the Ravens forward.”Congratulations to Jesse and his wife, Rachelle, and the entire Minter family. It’s time to get to work!”There was some chatter that Minter could be taking a job soon after Cleveland.com reported Minter canceling his second interview to fill the Cleveland Brown’s head coaching vacancy. Now, he will see the Browns twice a year with the Ravens in the AFC North.The Ravens shocked many when they let John Harbaugh go after 18 seasons and a Super Bowl title under his belt. Harbaugh led the Ravens to 12 playoff appearances, including six of the last eight campaigns.But after a Week 18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that cost the Ravens an AFC North title, and in turn, a playoff berth, owner Steve Bisciotti went in a different direction.Since Harbaugh was the first head coach candidate off the board, landing with the New York Giants, Baltimore took its time interviewing top candidates, including Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.In the end, Minter was the man who impressed Bisciotti and the rest of the organization.”Jesse was impressive throughout our incredibly thorough interview process. He clearly understands the values, high expectations and history of the Ravens, and he has a great vision for the future,” Bisciotti said in a statement. “Jesse’s football acumen is outstanding, and that’s been proven by the impact he’s made throughout his entire coaching career. He is also a leader who will authentically conn
Ravens hire Jesse Minter as next head coach, replacing John Harbaugh
