Mike Macdonald, the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, has left the team after two successful seasons. Under his leadership, the Ravens' defense achieved historic feats in the 2023 season, leading the NFL in fewest points allowed, most sacks, and most takeaways. The defense also shut down the Shanahan offense in four games and went undefeated against the NFC West, forcing 9 turnovers. Macdonald is the 5th Ravens defensive coordinator to become an NFL head coach, and three of the previous four went on to make multiple playoff appearances.
Under Mike Macdonald this season, the Ravens became the first defense in NFL history to lead the league in fewest points, most sacks and most takeaways. Here’s what to know about the Seahawks’ new coach. https://t.co/KkNa3k5g68
Mike Macdonald is the 5th Ravens defensive coordinator to become an NFL head coach. Three of the previous four went on to make multiple playoff appearances: Marvin Lewis (131-122-3 as head coach) Mike Nolan (18-37) Rex Ryan (61-66) Chuck Pagano (53-43)
Mike Macdonald is the 5th Ravens defensive coordinator to become an NFL head coach. Three of the previous four went on to make multiple playoff appearances: Marvin Lewis (131-222-3 as head coach) Mike Nolan (18-37) Rex Ryan (61-66) Chuck Pagano (53-43)
Mike MacDonald was able to scheme up a plan that shut down the Shanahan offense in four games this season. Twice vs HOU, once vs MIA, once vs SF. Will be awesome to see him going head-to-head with Kyle twice a year. Two other games against McVay. If his defense thrives, his…
The #Ravens defense led by Mike Macdonald played the NFC West this past season. They went 4-0, beating the Seahawks, Rams, 49ers and Cardinals. Baltimore's defense forced 9 turnovers in those games. Now he gets to see them twice a year. https://t.co/opswj8soiK
Mike Macdonald leaves Ravens after 2 successful seasons as their defensive coordinator, including a historic one in 2023. This year, Baltimore became the first defense to lead the NFL in these three categories in a single season: fewest points, most sacks and most takeaways.
Ravens’ defense under Mike Macdonald allowed the fewest points per game (16.5), while also recording the most sacks (60) and takeaways (31) this past season. https://t.co/1O0e2l8Pkk