The Ravens’ offseason has already been one for the books - and not just because they’re turning the page on the John Harbaugh era. After 18 seasons with Harbaugh at the helm, Baltimore made a bold move by handing the reins to Jesse Minter.
That shift alone would’ve been seismic, but the Ravens didn’t stop there. They’ve essentially built a new coaching staff from the ground up, and early impressions suggest they’ve assembled a group that’s ready to compete.
With Super Bowl 60 now in the rearview - a game that saw the Seattle Seahawks top the New England Patriots to claim their second Lombardi Trophy - the league fully turns its attention to the offseason. And for Baltimore, that means it’s time to shift focus from the sidelines to the roster.
There’s no shortage of work ahead. The Ravens have a hefty list of pending free agents and some glaring holes to patch, particularly in the secondary. But if they were watching closely on Sunday, they might’ve found a name worth circling: Josh Jobe.
Josh Jobe: A Corner Worth Betting On
Jobe didn’t just show up in the Super Bowl - he made plays. The Seahawks cornerback was second on the team in tackles with seven, added a tackle for loss, and came up with a crucial third-down pass breakup that stalled a Patriots drive.
That breakup, a physical rep against wide receiver Kayshon Boutte on a 3rd-and-3, was the kind of moment that jumps off the film. It wasn’t just a good play - it was a tone-setter.
Now, typically, you don’t want your cornerbacks racking up tackle numbers. It can be a sign they’re getting picked on.
But in Jobe’s case, these weren’t desperation tackles downfield - they were hard-nosed stops near the line of scrimmage. He was stepping up, limiting gains, and bringing a level of physicality that fits exactly what Jesse Minter wants to build in Baltimore.
A Secondary in Need of Reinforcements
Let’s not sugarcoat it - the Ravens’ secondary was a weak link in 2025. Big plays were a weekly issue, and while the pass rush deserves its share of the blame, the coverage just wasn’t up to standard. Marlon Humphrey and rookie Nate Wiggins both found themselves on the wrong end of too many deep balls, and the unit as a whole struggled to find consistency.
Wiggins is the one sure thing on the outside heading into 2026. He’s young, athletic, and flashed enough promise to believe he can be a cornerstone.
But beyond him, it gets murky. Humphrey is still a talented player, but at this stage in his career, he’s better suited for the slot - and even there, his 2025 campaign raised some red flags.
Veteran Chidobe Awuzie brought some stability, but he’s set to hit free agency. T.J.
Tampa is an intriguing young player, but he hasn’t carved out a consistent role yet. With a new coaching staff evaluating every snap, there’s no guarantee he’ll get more run in 2026.
That’s why a player like Jobe makes so much sense.
The Fit - and the Price Tag
Jobe isn’t a household name, but he might be one of the more underrated free agents hitting the market. He plays with an edge, he’s shown he can hold up on the boundary, and at 27 years old, he’s entering his prime.
According to Spotrac, Jobe’s projected contract sits around three years, $29.2 million - roughly $9.7 million per year. That’s not bargain-bin pricing, but it’s not top-tier cornerback money either. For a team like Baltimore, trying to retool without tearing down, that’s a manageable number.
General manager Eric DeCosta has never been shy about finding value in free agency, and Jobe could be one of those signings that pays off in a big way. He wouldn’t be asked to be the savior of the secondary, but he’d be a key piece in a rotation that desperately needs more reliability on the outside.
Building the Minter Defense
If there’s one thing we know about Jesse Minter’s defensive philosophy, it’s that he values physicality and versatility. His units swarm, they hit, and they don’t back down from one-on-one challenges.
Jobe fits that mold. He’s not just a coverage guy - he’s a willing tackler, a smart player, and someone who rises to the occasion on big stages.
For a Ravens defense that’s looking to regain its identity, Jobe could be a tone-setting addition. Not a splashy name, but a player who brings toughness, accountability, and the kind of edge that Baltimore fans have come to expect.
In a pivotal offseason, those are the kinds of moves that can quietly make all the difference.