Flowers posts career highs as Ravens reshape roster under Minter
Flowers posted career highs in receiving during the Ravens' disappointing 2025 season.
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Baltimore Ravens Head Coach Firing
The Baltimore Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons and named defensive assistant Jesse Minter as his replacement. The decision follows an 8-9 season and playoff miss, with injuries to key players including Lamar Jackson cited as a contributing factor. Minter plans to adjust practice intensity to reduce injuries while maintaining competitiveness.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Zay Flowers achieves career highs in receiving statistics for 2025 season
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers recorded career highs in the 2025 season with 86 receptions, 1,211 receiving yards, and five receiving touchdowns. Flowers has been selected as a Pro Bowler and has accumulated 1,000-plus receiving yards in each of the past two seasons since being drafted 22nd overall by Baltimore in 2023.
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers attributes team's injury problems to intensive practice regimen under John Harbaugh
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers stated that the Ravens' recurring injury issues were caused by the intensive practice methods used under former head coach John Harbaugh, which included full-contact practices throughout the season, including one-on-one drills in Week 17 when players were already fatigued. Flowers described the practice load as heavy and stated this approach was responsible for the team's injury problems.
Jesse Minter named new Baltimore Ravens head coach, plans to modify practice intensity
Jesse Minter was named the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, replacing John Harbaugh. Minter, who previously served as a defensive assistant under Harbaugh from 2017-2020, plans to adjust the team's practice approach to be less physically demanding while still maintaining the work intensity, with the goal of keeping players fresher for games.
Baltimore Ravens fire head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons and 8-9 record in 2025
The Baltimore Ravens fired head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons following an 8-9 regular season record in 2025, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2021. Over his tenure from 2008-2025, Harbaugh compiled a 180-113 regular season record and 13-11 postseason record, winning Super Bowl XLVII and six AFC North division titles.
Baltimore Ravens missed multiple key players to injuries in 2025 season
The Baltimore Ravens experienced significant injury problems during the 2025 season, with multiple star players missing games including quarterback and two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, linebacker and three-time All-Pro Roquan Smith, cornerback and two-time All-Pro Marlon Humphrey, defensive lineman and two-time Pro Bowler Nnamdi Madubuike, and tight end Isaiah Likely, among others.
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Flowers links Ravens injuries to Harbaugh's intensive practice system
Flowers links Ravens injuries to Harbaugh's intense practices; Minter plans to reduce practice intensity.
Ravens part ways with Harbaugh, name Minter as new head coach
Ravens fire Harbaugh after 18 seasons; name Minter as new head coach with modified practice plans.