Ravens Coach Jesse Minter Must Cede Play Calling Duties: And 3 Other Takeaways From Thursday's Debacle

The Baltimore Ravens are facing a defensive overhaul heading into 2027 after a 33-10 loss at M&T Bank Stadium to the Cowboys, their fourth straight defeat. The team allowed more than eight yards per play in the first half and struggled to generate any semblance of pass rush, with Kyle Hamilton leaving and not returning. Coach Jesse Minter, in his first year as a head coach, said afterward, “Obviously, the results are not acceptable,” while offering limited clarity. Baltimore also lost Lamar Jackson for the season with a thumb injury, placing rookie Joe Fagnano into a quarterback role. The article argues tough roster decisions are needed before next week’s trade deadline at Tuesday afternoon.