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Cowboys request to interview Ravens’ Zach Orr for DC job

The Cowboys submitted a request to interview Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr for the same position in Dallas, per Clarence Hill of DLLS Sports. Orr, 33, succeeded Mike Macdonald after he left for Seattle. Macdonald wanted to bring Orr with him as his DC, but Orr opted to stay with the franchise with which he […]

Beatdown Roundtable: Klint Kubiak emerges as early favorite for HC gig

The Baltimore Ravens now have a whopping 15 candidates for their head coaching vacancy, and more are likely to come in the next few days. Baltimore Beatdown’s staff has an early favorite: Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. Here’s why: The appeal of Klint Kubiak, to me, is obvious. Hiring a top offensive mind as head […]

Ravens interview Browns DC Jim Schwartz for HC vacancy

The Baltimore Ravens interviewed Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz for their head coaching vacancy on Wednesday, per a team announcement. Scwhartz, 59, got his start in the NFL as a scout under Bill Belichick in Cleveland in 1993. When the Browns moved to Baltimore, Schwartz became the Ravens’ outside linebackers coach. What followed was […]

Ravens request interview with Rams DC Chris Shula

The Baltimore Ravens have requested an interview with Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Shula, 39, has worked for the Rams since Sean McVay was hired in 2017. He spent his first eight years in Los Angeles in various defensive assistant roles, starting as an assistant linebackers coach and […]

Ravens complete interview with Chiefs OC Matt Nagy for head coaching vacancy

As first reported by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport earlier this week, the Baltimore Ravens completed an interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy for their head coaching vacancy today. This follows completed interviews with Vance Joseph, Davis Webb, Klint Kubiak, and Kevin Stefanski. The Ravens have requested to interview multiple other candidates, as well. […]

3 Ravens selected to 2025 All-Pro Teams

While the Baltimore Ravens’ 2025 season was collectively a disappointment, certain players still had impressive individual campaigns. After having six of their own voted to the Pro Bowl a few weeks ago, the Ravens saw three players announced as Associated Press 2025 All-Pro selections earlier this week. Kyle Hamilton and Jordan Stout were each awarded […]

Baltimore Ravens’ 2025 rookie season grades

With the Ravens’ season now officially over after an early conclusion, all focus has immediately shifted towards the ongoing search for a new head coach. This is also an appropriate time to reflect on the 2025 season and how certain players performed, including the team’s rookie class. Let’s review how each of Baltimore’s drafted rookies […]

Ravens complete HC interview with Broncos QBs coach Davis Webb

The Baltimore Ravens interviewed Davis Webb for their head coaching vacancy on Thursday, per a team announcement. Webb, 30, has been the Denver Broncos’ quarterbacks coach for three seasons and added pass game coordinator to his title this year. Not only has he been instrumental in the development of Bo Nix, he has built a […]

Ravens request to interview Bills OC Joe Brady

The Baltimore Ravens have requested to interview Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Ravens will be able to interview with Brady after the Bills’ upcoming Wild Card matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Brady, 36, is one of the younger offensive coordinators in […]

Ravens interview ex-Browns HC Kevin Stefanski to replace John Harbaugh

The Baltimore Ravens interviewed former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski for their head coaching vacancy on Friday. Stefanski spent the first 14 years of his NFL career on the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff, rising from assistant coach to the team’s offensive coordinator, before being hired by the Cleveland Browns in 2019. Stefanski then served […]

Ravens interview Broncos DC Vance Joseph for head coaching vacancy

The Baltimore Ravens interviewed Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph for their head coaching vacancy on Thursday. Joseph, 53, is in the middle of his second stint with the Broncos. He was hired as their head coach in 2017, but he was fired after two seasons with double-digit losses. After four years in Arizona with […]

Ravens request interview with 49ers DC Robert Saleh

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens have requested an interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh for their head coach opening. Saleh, 46, was the defensive coordinator for the 49ers under head coach Kyle Shanahan from 2017 to 2020 before being hired as the head coach of the New York Jets […]

Ravens request to interview Vikings DC Brian Flores

The Baltimore Ravens requested to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coaching vacancy, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Flores was in New England for a decade in multiple roles that included special teams assistant, defensive assistant, safeties coach, and linebackers coach before landing his first head coaching job at Miami in […]

The Baltimore Ravens 2026 Head Coach Interview Tracker

For the first time since 2008, the Ravens are looking for a new head coach, and Baltimore Beatdown is here to document the team’s search process. In this tracker, you will find an exhaustive list of the Ravens’ head coaching candidates and their interview requests, as well as updates on the scheduling and completion of […]

Ravens Reacts Survey Postseason

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Well, folks, they did it. The Baltimore Ravens fired John Harbaugh. Is that the direction in […]

Ravens request interview with Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver

The Baltimore Ravens submitted a request to interview Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their head coaching vacancy, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Weaver is a former Ravens defensive linemen and defensive line coach. He worked under both Wink Martindale and Mike Macdonald and interviewed for the DC job after Macdonald left for Seattle. […]

Ravens request to interview Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak

The Baltimore Ravens submitted a request to interview Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak for their head coaching vacancy, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Kubiak is widely considered the best offensive coach available this offseason. He took Seattle’s offense from a middling one before he arrived to a top-eight unit by the end of his […]

AFC North Recap Week 18: Ravens, Browns fire their head coaches

The battle for the AFC North came down to a missed field goal in the end. Massive changes have since hit the division as two head coaches were relieved of their duties following the end of the regular season. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) The Steelers became AFC North champions for the first time since 2020 with […]

Roundtable: Which head coaching candidates should the Ravens target?

On Tuesday evening, the Baltimore Ravens made the decision to part ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh. Now, the franchise will be looking for a new head coach for the first time in 18 years. Which available coaches would be good candidates for the Ravens? The Baltimore Beatdown staff shares their thoughts below. The […]

Roundtable Reactions: Ravens fire head coach John Harbaugh

On Tuesday, following the Sunday Pittsburgh loss that sent the Baltimore Ravens home at 8-9, the Ravens fired 18-year head coach John Harbaugh. Here are the instant reactions from Baltimore Beatdown’s staff: I have felt for months that John Harbaugh could be fired if the Ravens did not make the playoffs. That is the organization’s […]

Ravens fire head coach John Harbaugh after 18 seasons

The Baltimore Ravens have fired head coach John Harbaugh, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Harbaugh, 63, signed a three-year contract extension last offseason and just completed his 18th season as the Ravens’ head coach. Those are two of the many reasons this will be a surprising move around the NFL, […]

Ravens sign 8 players to reserve/future contracts

In their first moves of the 2026 offseason, the Baltimore Ravens signed the following eight players to reserve/future contracts. All eight spent the 2025 season on the Ravens’ practice squad. Only Oruwariye, a seven-year veteran, appeared in a game this year. He played 12 special teams snaps in Week 12. None of these players profile […]