Who is the Baltimore Ravens’ Defensive Coordinator?

Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, in Baltimore.
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  • Zach Orr enters his second year as the Ravens defensive coordinator.
  • Orr, a former NFL player, worked all but one season with the Ravens.
  • Last year, Orr’s defense led the league in rushing yards allowed.

Zach Orr enters his second year as the Ravens defensive coordinator. 

Orr, who played three seasons with the Ravens from 2014-16, has mostly worked with that organization. 

After an injury ended his playing career, Orr began coaching with Baltimore in 2017. 

From 2017-20, Orr worked as a Ravens defensive analyst. He briefly left Baltimore in 2021 to work with Jacksonville as an outside linebackers coach. 

One year later, Orr moved back to Baltimore. For two seasons, he worked as the team’s inside linebackers coach. 

At 32, Orr became Baltimore’s defensive coordinator in 2024. Baltimore promoted him after Mike MacDonald left to take Seattle’s head coach position. 

Orr enjoyed decent success last year in his debut season. The Ravens finished 10th in yards allowed and ninth in points allowed. 

He also coordinated a defense that led the NFL in rush yards allowed. For the season, Baltimore allowed only seven rushing touchdowns. 

Previous Baltimore Ravens Defensive Coordinators

YearDefensive Coordinator
2024Zach Orr
2023Mike MacDonald
2022Mike MacDonald
2021Don Martindale
2020Don Martindale
2019Don Martindale
2018Don Martindale
2017Dean Pees
2016Dean Pees
2015Dean Pees

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.