The David Ojabo experiment just hasn’t worked out. The Baltimore Ravens were willing to play the long game when they drafted the Michigan standout in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, fully aware he’d miss most of his rookie year recovering from an Achilles tear.
What made Kyle Hamilton such an attractive draft prospect for the Baltimore Ravens to select him with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft? Was it the fact that, in three years at Notre Dame, he made an All-American list every year?
INDIANAPOLIS. — The buzz around the defensive lineman in this class has been all the rage over the past several months and that is a theme that has continued here at the NFL Combine.
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Zach Orr's time as the Baltimore Ravens' defensive coordinator got off to a rocky start, but first impressions don't always tell the full story. For roughly the first half of the season, Baltimore's defense was historically bad against the pass, allowing around 300 yards per game.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
The Baltimore Ravens have long been a breeding ground for elite defensive minds, and if you needed any more proof, look no further than what Chuck Pagano just said about Zach Orr.
The Baltimore Ravens don’t just build great defenses—they build great defensive coaches. The proof? The Athletic’s latest NFL 50 Under 40 list featured both current Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr (32) and former DC-turned-Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald (37) as two of the brightest young minds in the game.
The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs are set to square off again in 2025, but the matchup will feature a little family drama this time. According
The Baltimore Ravens’ Christmas Day domination of the Houston Texans had plenty of highlights, but none were quite as entertaining—or chaotic—as defensive coordinator Zach Orr’s reaction to a pivotal goal-line stop.
First-year defensive coordinator Zach Orr wasn’t exactly a fan favorite for Baltimore Ravens fans earlier this season. When the Ravens’ defense struggled to stop big plays and looked lost in coverage, plenty of fingers pointed at Orr.
After fielding one of the worst passing defenses in the NFL early in the 2024 season, it’s clear the Baltimore Ravens needed to make a change. Marcus Williams
In football, shadowing typically refers to defense having its top cornerback follow the opposing offense's best wide receiver. Some teams have their corners shadow receivers regularly, others, such as the Baltimore Ravens, forgo the practice almost entirely.
Remember the first half of this season when watching the Baltimore Ravens' defense felt like enduring a bad sequel? Opponents were marching down the field as if our end zone had a welcome mat.
When Baltimore Ravens Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr compared Giants rookie Malik Nabers to Ja’Marr Chase this week, you could almost hear the collective groan from Ravens fans.
Bengals DC Lou Anarumo said he’s going to continue shuffling personnel on the defense until players claim a spot without question. “Ultimately, you’d like to just see somebody settle in and say, ‘This is mine,‘” Anarumo said, via The Athletic.
The Baltimore Ravens are playing exactly the way they imagined before the start of the 2024 NFL season. Baltimore is 7-3 heading into Week 11 and is sitting atop the AFC North along with Pittsburgh.
There is and never has been love lost between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Throughout the 21st century, both franchises have been very successful, specifically under the leaderships of Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh.
A familiar face is in the building to help the Baltimore Ravens' defense. Earlier in the week, the Ravens announced that former defensive coordinator Dean Pees has joined the defensive coaching staff as a senior advisor.
The Baltimore Ravens are bringing back one of head coach John Harbaugh’s old company men.
The Baltimore Ravens have hired former longtime defensive coordinator Dean Pees as a senior advisor to help bolster a struggling defense under first-year DC Zach Orr.
The Ravens are hiring former DC Dean Pees as a consultant under current DC Zach Orr, per Jeff Zrebiec. Pees of course was one of Orr’s predecessors in Baltimore and should bring some experience for the first-year coordinator Orr to lean on.
The Ravens weren't swayed by outside offers as they made their selection in the NFL Draft.
After leading the league in scoring defense and finishing sixth in yards allowed this season, the Ravens saw their defensive staff get dismantled as several other teams around the league decided to provide opportunities for upward mobility to several assistants.
Orr coached inside linebackers Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen to first- and second-team All-Pro honors, respectively, last season.
Shortly after losing star defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald to the Seattle Seahawks, the Baltimore Ravens have a new top defensive coach. And he is
Baltimore will give its defensive play-calling gig to a staffer who brings extensive experience with the franchise.
The Green Bay Packers remain on the hunt this week for a replacement for defensive coordinator Joe Barry. Following their brief playoff run, the Packers have now put in requests for interviews with some of the league’s top assistant coaches.
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