The Ravens are wasting no time filling out their offensive staff under new head coach Jesse Minter. Their first known interview for offensive coordinator? Lions assistant head coach and wide receivers coach Scottie Montgomery.
Montgomery, 47, brings a versatile résumé and a strong track record from his time in Detroit. Over the past three seasons, he’s been part of Dan Campbell’s rapidly ascending coaching staff, and his fingerprints are all over the Lions’ offensive success.
In 2023 and 2024, he served as the team’s running backs coach, helping mold Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery into arguably the most dynamic backfield tandem in the league. That one-two punch gave Detroit both explosiveness and consistency on the ground-a rare combination in today’s NFL.
But Montgomery’s impact didn’t stop there. When Antwaan Randle El left to join Ben Johnson’s staff in Chicago ahead of the 2025 season, Montgomery shifted over to coach wide receivers-a natural move for the former NFL wideout. The transition was seamless, and the results were eye-opening.
Despite losing both Johnson and Randle El, and even with star tight end Sam LaPorta missing half the season, Detroit’s passing game didn’t just survive-it thrived. The Lions finished third in the league in passing offense in 2025, and Montgomery’s receiver room was a big reason why.
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams didn’t just put up numbers-they made history.
St. Brown posted 1,401 receiving yards, while Williams added 1,117.
That made them the first wide receiver duo to both finish in the top 10 in receiving yards since Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle pulled it off back in 2021. And it wasn’t just about volume.
According to Next Gen Stats, St. Brown and Williams ranked 10th and seventh, respectively, in total receiving Expected Points Added (EPA)-a stat that highlights just how efficient and impactful they were on a per-play basis.
Montgomery’s ability to develop talent and adapt across multiple offensive roles makes him an intriguing candidate for Baltimore. The Ravens are coming off a season where their offense showed flashes of brilliance but struggled with consistency in key moments. Bringing in someone like Montgomery-who’s helped elevate both the run and pass game in Detroit-could add a fresh dimension to the Ravens’ attack.
This interview marks the beginning of what’s likely to be a thorough search for Minter’s first offensive coordinator. But with his experience, adaptability, and recent success, Montgomery is already a name worth watching closely.