{
  "id": 8467755,
  "title": "Jesse Minter expresses confidence in Ravens' depleted receiver room",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/jesse-minter-expresses-confidence-in-ravens-depleted-receiver-room",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T13:40:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jesse-minter-expresses-confidence-ravens-134052886.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Baltimore Ravens head coach Jesse Minter expressed strong confidence in the team's depleted receiver room for Sunday's home opener against the New Orleans Saints. Zay Flowers is doubtful for the game due to a hamstring injury, creating an opportunity for the other wide receivers. The Ravens already placed Ja Kobi Lane on injured reserve after wrist surgery, leaving Chris Moore and Devontez Walker as the most established options. Other backups like Rashod Bateman, LaJohntay Wester and Elijah Sarratt could see increased playing time. Minter emphasized the preparation the receivers have undergone throughout the season, suggesting the coaching staff trusts them to adapt to larger roles. While Baltimore will need to find ways to replace Flowers' production, Minter believes the offense can spread the responsibility and create opportunities through various means. This opportunity could prove crucial for the receivers who have been waiting for their chance to contribute.",
  "summary": "The Ravens could be without Zay Flowers on Sunday, but Jesse Minter believes the rest of the WR room will respond well.",
  "key_points": [
    "Head coach Jesse Minter confident in depleted receiver room.",
    "Zay Flowers doubtful due to hamstring injury.",
    "Chris Moore and Devontez Walker are most established options."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Jesse Minter singles out one of Ravens' most improved depth players",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/jesse-minter-singles-out-one-of-ravens-most-improved-depth-players",
        "published": "2026-09-19T14:55:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}