Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator history

Zach Orr

Orr is the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens since the 2024 season. Orr's record as the team's defensive coordinator was 10-5-0, making him the third-most successful defensive coordinator in Baltimore Ravens history.

Mike Macdonald

Macdonald was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in the 2022-2023 seasons, 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. 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
Zach Orr 2024 10-5-0 66.7% 0-0
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.
  • Zach Orr is the current defensive coordinator, starting ahead of the 2024 season.