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Ravens Expected to Hire Keary Colbert as Wide Receivers Coach

The move aligns Baltimore's offensive staff around new coordinator Declan Doyle.

Overview

  • CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz first reported the expected hire, which has not been formally announced by the team.
  • Colbert has coached Denver’s wide receivers for the past three seasons, overlapping with Declan Doyle for two years.
  • Two other former Denver assistants tied to Doyle — tight ends coach Zack Grossi and senior offensive assistant Joe Lombardi — are also reported to be joining Baltimore.
  • The vacancy followed Greg Lewis leaving after three seasons in Baltimore to become the Tennessee Titans’ wide receivers coach.
  • Colbert’s background includes WR roles at USC and Florida and development of standouts such as Courtland Sutton, Drake London, Michael Pittman Jr., Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Ricky Pearsall, while assistant Prentice Gill also interviewed for the job with reported player support.