Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator history
Mike Macdonald
Macdonald is the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens since the 2022 season, a total of two years. Macdonald's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 23-11-0, making him the second-most successful defensive coordinator in Baltimore Ravens history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2022-2023) and had a 1-2 record under Coach Macdonald in playoff games.
Don Martindale
Martindale was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2018-2021 seasons, a total of four years. Martindale's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 43-22-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Baltimore Ravens history. The team made it to the playoffs three times (2018-2020) and had a 1-3 record under Coach Martindale in playoff games.
Dean Pees
Pees was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2012-2017 seasons, a total of six years. Pees' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 50-46-0, making him the second-least successful defensive coordinator in Baltimore Ravens history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2012, 2014) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Pees in playoff games. In 2012, the Baltimore Ravens faced off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII and the Ravens, under the direction of head coach John Harbaugh, won 34-31.
Chuck Pagano
Pagano was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2011 season. Pagano's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 12-4-0, making him the most successful defensive coordinator in Baltimore Ravens history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2011) and had a 1-1 record under Coach Pagano in playoff games.
Greg Mattison
Mattison was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009-2010 seasons, a total of two years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2009-2010) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Mattison in playoff games.
Rex Ryan
Ryan was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2005-2008 seasons, a total of four years. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2006, 2008) and had a 2-2 record under Coach Ryan in playoff games.
Mike Nolan
Nolan was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2002-2004 seasons, a total of three years. Nolan's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 26-22-0, making him the third-least successful defensive coordinator in Baltimore Ravens history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (2003) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Nolan in playoff games.
Marvin Lewis
Lewis was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in the 1996-2001 seasons, a total of six years. Lewis' record as the team's defensive coordinator was 46-49-1, making him the least successful defensive coordinator in Baltimore Ravens history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2000-2001) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Lewis in playoff games. In 2000, the Baltimore Ravens faced off against the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV and the Ravens, under the direction of head coach Brian Billick, won 34-7.
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Macdonald | 2022-2023 | 23-11-0 | 67.6% | 1-2 |
| Don Martindale | 2018-2021 | 43-22-0 | 66.2% | 1-3 |
| Dean Pees | 2012-2017 | 50-46-0 | 52.1% | 5-1 |
| Chuck Pagano | 2011 | 12-4-0 | 75.0% | 1-1 |
| Greg Mattison | 2009-2010 | 21-11-0 | 65.6% | 2-2 |
| Rex Ryan | 2005-2008 | 35-29-0 | 54.7% | 2-2 |
| Mike Nolan | 2002-2004 | 26-22-0 | 54.2% | 0-1 |
| Marvin Lewis | 1996-2001 | 46-49-1 | 48.4% | 5-1 |
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator facts
- Marvin Lewis was the first defensive coordinator in Ravens history in 1996.
- Marvin Lewis and Dean Pees coached the most seasons as the Ravens's defensive coordinator at six seasons.
- Mike Macdonald is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2022 season.