When did the Baltimore Ravens franchise officially begin operations?
The Baltimore Ravens began play in 1996 after Art Modell announced his intention to move the Cleveland Browns franchise on the 6th of November 1995. The league reached a settlement on the 8th of February 1996 that allowed Modell to take players and staff to Baltimore while leaving history and records in Cleveland.
Who is the current head coach of the Baltimore Ravens as of January 2026?
Jesse Minter was hired as the fourth head coach in franchise history in January 2026 after serving on the Ravens staff from 2017 to 2020. He previously worked as defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers before taking over the role.
What year did the Baltimore Ravens win their first Super Bowl championship?
Baltimore claimed its first championship on the 27th of January 2001 by defeating the New York Giants 34, 7 in Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium. The team won again twelve years later on the 3rd of February 2013 when they beat the San Francisco 49ers 34, 31 in Super Bowl XLVII.
How many rushing yards did the Baltimore Ravens record during the 2019 regular season?
The Baltimore Ravens set an NFL record with 3,296 rushing yards during the 2019 regular season. Quarterback Lamar Jackson became only the second player in league history to rush for over 1,000 yards from the quarterback position that same year.
Who purchased a majority stake in the Baltimore Ravens and when did the transaction occur?
Steve Bisciotti became the majority owner in 2004 after purchasing the remaining 51% stake from Art Modell for $325 million. By 2023, the franchise was valued at $4.63 billion making it the 28th-most valuable sports franchise globally.