Baltimore Ravens Next Head Coach Odds: Jesse Minter A Name to Watch

The Baltimore Ravens are searching for a new head coach for the first time in nearly two decades, and early betting markets have elevated Jesse Minter as a leading candidate to replace John Harbaugh.

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Chris Vasile • Betting Analyst
Jan 7, 2026 • 13:42 ET • 4 min read
Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter watches during organized team activities.
Photo By - Imagn Images. Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter watches during organized team activities.

The Baltimore Ravens have made one of the most shocking decisions of the NFL offseason, parting ways with John Harbaugh after the team failed to reach the playoffs.

Harbaugh spent 18 seasons on the Ravens’ sideline, guiding the franchise to five division titles and, most notably, a Super Bowl victory during the 2012 season. His dismissal signals a dramatic shift in direction for one of the league’s most stable organizations.

With Baltimore officially entering a new era, sportsbooks have wasted no time posting Ravens next head coach odds — and the early market is already taking shape as bettors try to predict who will be trusted to lead this franchise forward.

Baltimore Ravens next head coach odds

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Analyzing the Ravens next head coach favorites

Chargers Jesse Minter

Jesse Minter has quickly emerged as one of the more interesting coaching candidates on the market.

After helping turn the Chargers into the league’s top-scoring defense in 2024 and sustaining strong results again this season, Minter has earned a reputation as a coach who communicates well and gets the most out of young players. That approach has caught the attention of teams looking for long-term stability rather than a quick fix.

For a team like the Baltimore Ravens, Minter would represent a forward-looking hire — someone who could grow into the role while maintaining a strong defensive foundation, rather than trying to force an overnight turnaround.

Vikings Brian Flores

Brian Flores is showing up near the top of the Ravens’ next head coach odds as well, and it’s not hard to see why.

After a messy ending in Miami, Brian Flores has re-established himself as one of the league’s most reliable defensive coaches. His work in Minnesota, where the Vikings quickly became tougher, more disciplined, and harder to play against, has put him firmly back in the head-coaching conversation.

For a Ravens team that has long valued defensive identity, Flores checks a lot of boxes. Baltimore already has talent on that side of the ball, and hiring a coach with a proven defensive backbone would give the organization a clear foundation to build around, even as the offense continues to evolve.

🏈 Kliff Kingsbury

Kliff Kingsbury remains a familiar name in head-coaching conversations thanks to his offensive background and experience working with quarterbacks.

His time with the Washington Commanders came to an abrupt end, but Kingsbury is a strong play-caller, focusing on spacing, tempo, and quarterback-friendly concepts. His previous stint as head coach in Arizona came with mixed results, but it also showed his ability to build and run an NFL offense.

With an offense that's got pieces already in place to thrive, Kingsbury could be the right man for the job. 

Recent Ravens coaching history

The Baltimore Ravens are one of the most stable franchises in the NFL, having had just three head coaches since 1996. Ted Marchibroda helped get the team off the ground, Brian Billick led the Ravens to a Super Bowl win in 2000, and John Harbaugh spent nearly two decades on the sideline.

That stability translated into consistent success. Under Harbaugh, Baltimore regularly competed for division titles, reached the playoffs multiple times, and won another Super Bowl in 2012. Even as rosters changed and the offense evolved, the organization rarely wavered from its long-term approach.

Now facing a coaching change for the first time in years, the Ravens are doing so from a strong position, with a proven front office, steady ownership, and a history of patience that continues to set them apart.

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