Ravens Part Ways With Tee Martin as Jesse Minter Reshapes Coaching Staff

The Baltimore Ravens’ offseason coaching overhaul continued Wednesday with a notable change on the offensive side of the ball. Quarterbacks coach Tee Martin will not return for the 2026 season, ending a five-year run with the organization despite his close relationship with franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson.

The decision, first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, comes as new head coach Jesse Minter begins assembling his own staff after taking over for longtime coach John Harbaugh. While the Ravens’ offense has posted strong results in recent seasons, Minter appears intent on putting his own stamp on every phase of the team.

Martin’s departure stands out because of the success Jackson enjoyed under his guidance. Over three years working directly together, Jackson delivered some of the most efficient passing seasons of his career and added to his MVP résumé, making the change less about performance and more about philosophical direction.

For Baltimore, the move underscores how comprehensive this transition may be. Even trusted assistants with established ties to star players are not guaranteed a place as the franchise retools for a new era.

1. Productive Years With Jackson

Martin joined the Ravens in 2021 as wide receivers coach, working with the team’s pass catchers for two seasons before shifting to quarterbacks coach in 2023. That promotion paired him directly with Jackson at a pivotal point in the quarterback’s development. The partnership produced immediate results. In 2023, Jackson completed more than 67% of his passes and delivered one of the most complete seasons of his career, earning NFL MVP honors while guiding one of the league’s most balanced offenses. His decision-making and efficiency showed clear growth. Jackson followed that campaign with another strong season in 2024, finishing with a 66% completion rate and again putting up numbers that placed him in the MVP conversation. The Ravens’ passing attack, often criticized earlier in his career, became more consistent and controlled. Even in 2025, when injuries disrupted the lineup, Jackson remained productive. He threw for 2,549 yards with 21 touchdowns against just seven interceptions, steady output that reinforced Martin’s reputation as a stabilizing influence in the quarterback room.

2. A Long Coaching Résumé

Martin brought considerable experience to Baltimore long before he began working with Jackson. His coaching career has spanned nearly two decades, primarily at the college level, where he built a reputation for developing quarterbacks and receivers. Prior to joining the Ravens, Martin spent two seasons at Tennessee as assistant head coach, passing game coordinator, and wide receivers coach. That role followed a lengthy tenure at USC, where he served in multiple offensive positions, including offensive coordinator. During his time with the Trojans, Martin helped oversee the emergence of quarterback Sam Darnold, who rose from college standout to early NFL draft pick. The experience further solidified Martin’s standing as a teacher capable of guiding young passers. His roots trace back even further. As a player at Tennessee, Martin was a two-year starting quarterback who helped lead the Volunteers to a 22–3 record and the 1998 BCS National Championship. That playing pedigree has long helped him connect with quarterbacks at every level.

3. Minter Charts a New Direction

Martin’s exit coincides with a larger restructuring led by Minter, who was hired on January 22 to replace Harbaugh. Minter previously served as defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers and earlier worked in Baltimore from 2017 to 2020 in several defensive roles. Though his background is on defense, Minter has quickly moved to shape the offensive staff as well. One of his first additions was offensive coordinator Declan Doyle, brought in after coordinating under Ben Johnson in Chicago. Veteran assistant Joe Lombardi has also joined the group. With Martin gone, the quarterbacks coach role is now open. Reports indicate Baltimore has sought permission to interview Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach Ronald Curry, who has worked closely with 2024 MVP Josh Allen. The pursuit signals the Ravens’ desire to keep investing heavily in Jackson’s development. Martin acknowledged his departure with a brief message on social media, reflecting on his time with the franchise. But the decision illustrates the reality of a regime change: even successful tenures can give way as a new coach builds a staff aligned with his vision.