NFL News: Baltimore Ravens to hire Chicago Bears' Declan Doyle to be offensive coordinator, sources tell ESPN

In a significant move for the Baltimore Ravens, Declan Doyle has been appointed as the new offensive coordinator, according to insider information shared with ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

At just 29 years old, Doyle shares the same age as the Ravens’ star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, and now holds the distinction of being the youngest offensive play-caller in the NFL. Previously serving as the offensive coordinator for the Chicago Bears, the actual in-game play-calling was managed by head coach Ben Johnson.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

This decision marks a bold step for the Ravens’ recently appointed head coach, Jesse Minter, who finalized Doyle’s position following an interview conducted in Baltimore on Friday. Though Doyle lacks experience as a primary play-caller and has only seven years in NFL coaching, he is highly regarded for his strategic offensive acumen.

Doyle played a pivotal role in revamping the Chicago Bears’ offense from being the league’s lowest-ranked in 2024 to a formidable sixth-place position last season. Under his guidance, the Bears improved their scoring average to 26 points per game in 2025, securing the ninth spot in the league, a substantial leap from the previous year’s 18.2 points per game, which placed them 28th.

Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle talks to media members at a news conference after the NFL football team's rookie camp in Lake Forest, Ill., Saturday, May 10, 2025.
Chicago Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle talks to media members at a news conference after the NFL football team’s rookie camp in Lake Forest, Ill., Saturday, May 10, 2025.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Before his tenure with the Bears, Doyle honed his skills as the tight ends coach for the Denver Broncos between 2023 and 2024 and served as an offensive assistant for the New Orleans Saints from 2019 to 2022.

Doyle’s upcoming challenge will be to rejuvenate Jackson and the Ravens’ offensive strategies. Last season, Jackson’s passing averaged 196.1 yards with 21 touchdown passes, figures marking his lowest performance since 2022.

When asked Thursday what he wanted in an offensive coordinator, Minter said, “I’m looking for a connector and an innovator, and a scheme builder around the best player in the world.”

This marks the fourth offensive coordinator for Jackson, who is entering his ninth NFL season. But change has worked previously for Jackson, who has produced NFL MVP seasons after the past two times Baltimore hired new offensive coordinators.

Copyright © 2026 ESPN Internet Ventures. All rights reserved.

You May Also Like

NYC Hotel Rooms Are Pricier Than Ever, Squeezing Budget Travelers

NYC Hotel Rooms Are Pricier Than Ever, Squeezing Budget Travelers

New York City hotel prices are soaring to unprecedented levels ahead of…
Bill Essayli Slams California Over Noncitizen Voter Policy

Bill Essayli Slams California Over Noncitizen Voter Policy

Los Angeles federal prosecutor Bill Essayli is urging California officials to use…
Victim Heard Reciting Lord’s Prayer Before Fatal Florida Learjet Crash

Victim Heard Reciting Lord’s Prayer Before Fatal Florida Learjet Crash

Haunting cockpit audio from a doomed Learjet appears to capture a pilot…
Teen girl flees Maryland illegal migrant cabbie accused of kidnapping her

Maryland Teen Escapes Migrant Cab Driver Accused of Kidnapping

Newly released surveillance footage captures the harrowing moment a 15-year-old girl allegedly…
Stanford University drops term 'survivor' for sexual assault cases due to bias -- as victims erupt

Stanford Replaces ‘Survivor’ in Sexual Assault Cases, Drawing Backlash

Stanford University is facing backlash after removing the word “survivor” from its…
Florida Learjet Crash Copilot Was 20-Year-Old Who Flew Before Driving

Florida Learjet Crash Copilot Was 20-Year-Old Who Flew Before Driving

The 20-year-old copilot of a private jet that crashed into a South…
Mother Sentenced for Enabling Husband’s Rape of 11-Year-Old Daughter

Mother Sentenced for Enabling Husband’s Rape of 11-Year-Old Daughter

An Oklahoma mother who allowed her husband to sexually abuse her 11-year-old…
Dramatic Video Shows Fiery Crater After Deadly Florida Plane Crash

Dramatic Video Shows Fiery Crater After Deadly Florida Plane Crash

Apocalyptic footage captures the enormous, flaming crater carved into a Florida roadway…
Long Island GOP candidate alleges opponent violated campaign matching funds rules

Long Island GOP Candidate Alleges Rival Broke Matching Fund Rules

Republican state Senate candidate Jarrett Gandolfo is accusing his Democratic opponent of…
Ilhan Omar’s two secret London siblings pictured with man accused of Somali genocide

Ilhan Omar’s London Siblings Seen With Man Accused of Genocide

Ilhan Omar is alleged to have concealed ties to two siblings living…
PATH Train Named Among World's Most Expensive Transit Systems: Report

PATH Train Named Among World’s Most Expensive Transit Systems: Report

And you thought airfare was costly. Airline fares have climbed sharply over…
Russia plotting 'massive strike' during midterms, Zelenskyy warns, urges US to stop Putin

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Warns Russia May Strike During US Midterms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia could be preparing a…