Coach Tracker: Chargers Request Interview With Zach Orr

Baltimore Ravens
23 Jan 2026, 23:29 GMT+10

byRyan Mink,Clifton Brown&Justin Robertson

The Ravens have begun the process of finding the fourth head coach in franchise history.

Here are the latest updates on the search, as well as other coaching moves, according to media reports:

Friday, Jan. 23

Chargers Request to Interview Zach Orr

Zach Orr has been the Ravens' defensive coordinator for the past two seasons, but his status is uncertain after Baltimore parted ways with John Harbaugh. Baltimore's defense took a step back this season, falling from ninth and 10th in points, respectively, in Orr's first season to 18th and 24th in 2025.

The Chargers are looking for a new defensive coordinator after the Ravens agreed to terms with Jesse Minter to become the new head coach.

Thursday, Jan. 22

Joe Brady an Offensive Coordinator Candidate for Ravens

The Ravens have hired Jesse Minter to be their next head coach, but Brady, 36, could be part of his staff.

Brady would have an opportunity to coach two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson after working with Josh Allen as the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator. He became Buffalo's interim coordinator in 2023 and took over full-time in 2024.

Regarded as one of the league's top young offensive coaches, Brady won a national championship as LSU's passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach in 2019, working with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Before joining Buffalo, Brady was an offensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers (2020-21) and was the Bills' quarterbacks coach in 2022.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Brady

Joe Brady to Have In-Person Interview With Ravens

Wednesday, Jan. 21

Jesse Minter Having In-Person Interview With Ravens

The 42-year-old Minter left with Harbaugh to join the Los Angeles Chargers, where he has been their coordinator the past two seasons. The Chargers ranked fifth in the NFL in total defense this season, helping them make the playoffs for the second straight season.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Minter

Davis Webb and Kliff Kingsbury Floated as a Possible Pairing for Ravens

Webb's first coaching job was as the Denver Broncos' quarterbacks coach in 2023. After two years in that role, Sean Payton promoted him to pass game coordinator. At 30 years old, Webb would tie Sean McVay as the youngest person to be hired as a head coach in the NFL's modern era.

The Ravensinterviewed Webbon Jan. 8 and must wait to speak with him again until after Denver hosts the Patriots in the AFC Championship game on Sunday.

Kingsbury, who the Washington Commanders parted ways with earlier this month,completed his first-round interviewwith the Ravens on Jan. 12.

Ravens Showing 'Strong Interest' in Anthony Weaver

Weaver was the first reported candidate to get a second interview in Baltimore. He is alsoreportedly slated to interview for a second time in Pittsburgh on Friday.

Weaver has deep Ravens ties as a former player and coach. He played four seasons (2002-2005) on Baltimore's defensive line after the Ravens drafted him in the second round. Weaver returned to Baltimore as a coach in 2021, serving as a highly respected defensive line coach and John Harbaugh's assistant head coach for his final two seasons.

Weaver has been the Dolphins' defensive coordinator for the past two seasons. The Dolphins ranked No. 22 in the NFL in yards allowed, though they traded some of their top players at midseason. They ranked fourth in Weaver's first season.

Weaver has been a finalist for other head coaching jobs in recent years, including for the Washington Commanders two years ago before Dan Quinn got the job.

MORE:5 Things to Know About Weaver

Tuesday, Jan. 20

Mike McDaniel Expected to Stay in Los Angeles

McDaniel is regarded as one of the NFL's brightest offensive minds and is a free agent after spending the last four seasons as the Miami Dolphins' head coach.

In 2023, the Dolphins were No. 1 in the NFL in total offense and passing offense as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill had career years. The Dolphins made the playoffs twice during the 42-year-old McDaniel's tenure. Before coming to Miami, he spent one season with the San Francisco 49ers as offensive coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan, another offensive innovator.

MORE:Five Things to Know About McDaniel

Ravens Complete Interview With Anthony Campanile

Campanile, 43, served the 2025 season as the Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive coordinator. The Jags ranked 11th in yards allowed and eighth in points. They had the second-most takeaways in the league.

Before Jacksonville, Campanile was a linebackers coach/run game coordinator for the Green Bay Packers (2024), Miami Dolphins (2020-2023), and at Michigan, where he worked under Jim Harbaugh.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Campanile

Jesse Minter Expected to Have Second Interview

Minter spent four seasons on the Ravens' defensive staff, rising to defensive backs coach in 2020 before departing in 2021 to become Vanderbilt's defensive coordinator. He spent two seasons (2022-23) as Michigan's defensive coordinator under Jim Harbaugh, winning a national championship in his final season. The 42-year-old Minter left with Harbaugh to join the Los Angeles Chargers, where he has been their coordinator the past two seasons. The Chargers ranked fifth in the NFL in total defense this season, helping them make the playoffs for the second straight season.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Minter

Ravens to Interview Darren Rizzi

Rizzi, 55, has helped lead Denver to the AFC Championship game in his first season with the Broncos.

Rizzi previously served as the New Orleans Saints' interim head coach in 2024, taking over for the fired Dennis Allen and leading the Saints to a 3-5 record. Rizzi spent six seasons in New Orleans, the first three of which were with Sean Payton, who is now leading the charge in Denver. During his tenure in New Orleans, Rizzi helped the Saints' special teams unit rank third in punt return average against (7.1) and total return yards (6,388) while also placing fifth in punt return average (10.4).

Rizzi spent 10 years with the Miami Dolphins before joining New Orleans' staff.

Monday, Jan. 19

Joe Brady Scheduled for Second Interview

MORE:Five Things to Know About Brady

Anthony Weaver Scheduled for Second Interview

Weaver is the first reported candidate to get a second interview in Baltimore. He has been the Dolphins' defensive coordinator for the past two seasons.

The Dolphins ranked No. 22 in the NFL in yards allowed, though they traded some of their top players at midseason. They ranked fourth in Weaver's first season.

Weaver has been a finalist for other head coaching jobs in recent years, including for the Washington Commanders two years ago before Dan Quinn got the job.

Ravens Interviewing Anthony Campanile Today

Campanile, 43, served the 2025 season as the Jacksonville Jaguars' defensive coordinator. The Jags ranked 11th in yards allowed and eighth in points. They had the second-most takeaways in the league.

Before Jacksonville, Campanile was a linebackers coach/run game coordinator for the Green Bay Packers (2024), Miami Dolphins (2020-2023) and at Michigan, where he worked under Jim Harbaugh.

Sunday, Jan. 18

Robert Saleh Interviews With Ravens

Saleh, 46, is in his second tour with the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator. He returned to the Bay Area this season after spending more than three years as head coach of the New York Jets (2021-2024).

Saleh had a 20-36 record with New York and did not lead the Jets into the playoffs for the first time since 2010. However, his teams performed well defensively, ranked No. 4 in the NFL in 2022 and No. 3 in 2023. He had turmoil at quarterback throughout his tenure in New York.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Saleh

Ravens Interview Joe Brady

Brady, 36, would have an opportunity to coach two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson after working with Josh Allen as the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator. He became Buffalo's interim coordinator in 2023 and took over full-time in 2024. Regarded as one of the league's top young offensive coaches, Brady won a national championship as LSU's passing game coordinator/wide receivers coach in 2019, working with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Before joining Buffalo, Brady was an offensive coordinator with the Carolina Panthers (2020-21) and was the Bills' quarterback coach in 2022.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Brady

Saturday, Jan. 17

Nate Scheelhaase Completes Interview With Ravens

As the Rams' pass game coordinator, Scheelhaase helped Los Angeles lead the league with 268.1 passing yards per game. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford had what could be an MVP campaign, and wide receiver Puka Nacua finished second in the league in receiving. An Iowa native, Scheelhaase was previously the offensive coordinator at Iowa State, where he coached Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Scheelhaase

Ravens Complete Interview With Chris Shula

Shula, 39, has been the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for the past two seasons. The Rams jumped from 26th in the league in yardage last season to 17th this year, and 10th in points. They were tied for seventh in sacks. Hailing from the Sean McVay coaching tree, Shula is the son of former NFL head coach Dave Shula (Bengals, 1992-1996) and grandson of coaching legend Don Shula (1970-1995).

MORE:Five Things to Know About Shula

Friday, Jan. 16

Ravens to Interview Two Rams Assistants Today

The Ravens will speak with two Los Angeles Rams assistants Friday: passing game coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase and defensive coordinator Chris Shula.

Scheelhaase helped the Rams lead the league with 268.1 passing yards per game. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford had what could be an MVP campaign, and wide receiver Puka Nacua finished second in the league in receiving. An Iowa native, Scheelhaase was previously the offensive coordinator at Iowa State, where he coached Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar.

Thursday, Jan. 15

Ravens Complete Interview With Mike McDaniel

McDaniel is regarded as one of the NFL's brightest offensive minds and is a free agent after spending the last four seasons as the Miami Dolphins' head coach.

MORE:Five Things to Know About McDaniel

Nate Scheelhaase to Interview With Ravens on Friday

Scheelhaase is the pass game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, who led the league with 268.1 passing yards per game. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford had what could be an MVP campaign, and wide receiver Puka Nacua finished second in the league in receiving. An Iowa native, Scheelhaase was previously the offensive coordinator at Iowa State, where he coached Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar.

Scheelhaase will reportedly interview for four head-coaching jobs on Friday, two days before the Rams' playoff game against the Bears.

Robert Saleh Scheduled to Interview Sunday

Saleh's 49ers will face the Seahawks in the Divisional round of the playoffs on Saturday. The following day, Saleh will speak with the Ravens, per NFL Network's Ian Rappoport.

Wednesday, Jan. 14

Ravens Complete Interview With Jesse Minter

MORE:Five Things to Know About Minter

Jim Schwartz Completes Interview With Ravens

Schwartz, 59, has led a Browns defense that's been among the best in the league during his three years as defensive coordinator under Kevin Stefanski, another Ravens candidate. The Browns ranked first in yards allowed in his first season in Cleveland (2023) and were fourth last year.

He has head coach experience as the leader of the Detroit Lions from 2009-2013, where he compiled a 29-51 record. A Maryland native who went to Mount Saint Joseph High School, Schwartz got his first job coaching in the NFL as the Ravens' outside linebackers coach from 1996-1998. He's been a defensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles, and Browns.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Jim Schwartz

Tuesday, Jan. 13

Ravens Interview Minnesota Vikings Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores

Flores, 44, has made the Vikings defense one of the biggest headaches in the league to play against. Despite not having a Pro Bowl player on the defense, the Vikings finished third in the league in yards allowed (282.6). Flores is a former head coach who went 24-25 in his three seasons in Miami (2019-2021). Before then, he cut his teeth as an assistant under Bill Belichick in New England for a decade (2008-2018).

MORE:Five Things to Know About Flores

Todd Monken to Interview in Tampa Bay

Ravens Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken will have an in-person interview for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator position. After three seasons with the Ravens, Monken expressed doubt that he would return to Baltimore after the departure of John Harbaugh.

It would be a homecoming for Monken, who was the Bucs' offensive coordinator from 2016-2018. He would also reunite with quarterback Baker Mayfield, who he coached in Cleveland in 2019.

Monday, Jan. 12

Dallas Cowboys Want to Interview Zach Orr

Zach Orr has been the Ravens' defensive coordinator for the past two seasons, but his status is uncertain after the Ravens parted ways with John Harbaugh. Baltimore's defense took a step back this season, falling from ninth and 10th in points, respectively, in Orr's first season to 18th and 24th in 2025.

The Cowboys fired their defensive coordinator, Matt Eberflus, after giving up the second-most points (27.5 per game) this season. Orr is a native of the Dallas area.

Ravens Request Interview With Jim Schwartz

Ravens Complete Interview With Kliff Kingsbury

Kingsbury, 46, mutually parted ways with the Commanders last week after serving as their play-caller for two seasons. Kingsbury was the orchestrator behind the Commanders' fifth-highest scoring offense (28.5 points per game) in 2024 that propelled them to the NFC Championship. A former quarterback, Kingsbury has head coaching experience at the NFL and college levels, leading the Arizona Cardinals from 2019-2022 and compiling a 28-37-1 record, and serving as the head coach at Texas Tech from 2013-2018.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Kingsbury

Ravens to Interview Dolphins Defensive Coordinator Anthony Weaver

Weaver, 45, has been the Dolphins' defensive coordinator for the past two seasons. He has deep Ravens ties as a former player and coach. He played four seasons (2002-2005) on Baltimore's defensive line after the Ravens drafted him in the second round. Weaver returned to Baltimore as a coach in 2021, serving as a highly respected defensive line coach and John Harbaugh's assistant head coach for his final two seasons. The Dolphins ranked No. 22 in the NFL in yards allowed, though they traded some of their top players at midseason. They ranked fourth in Weaver's first season.

Ravens to Interview Former Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel

McDaniel is regarded as one of the NFL's brightest offensive minds and is a free agent after spending the last four seasons as the Miami Dolphins' head coach.

In 2023, the Dolphins were No. 1 in the NFL in total offense and passing offense as quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and wide receiver Tyreek Hill had career years. Coaching the Ravens would give McDaniel the opportunity to maximize the talents of Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, and the team's other weapons.

The Dolphins made the playoffs twice during the 42-year-old McDaniel's tenure. Before coming to Miami, he spent one season with the San Francisco 49ers as offensive coordinator under head coach Kyle Shanahan, another offensive innovator.

Ravens Request to Interview Jesse Minter

Ravens Request to Interview Nathan Scheelhaase

Could Scheelhaase, 35, be the next branch off the Sean McVay coaching tree? Scheelhaase is the pass game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams, who led the league with 268.1 passing yards per game. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford had what could be an MVP campaign, and wide receiver Puka Nacua finished second in the league in receiving. An Iowa native, Scheelhaase was previously the offensive coordinator at Iowa State, where he coached Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar.

Sunday, Jan. 11

Ravens Schedule Interview With Chris Shula

Ravens Complete Interview With Matt Nagy

Nagy, 47, is in his second stint in Kansas City, serving as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator for the past three seasons and the quarterbacks coach/senior assistant coach in 2022, helping Kansas City win two Super Bowls. Nagy was previously with the Chiefs from 2013-2017 before becoming the Chicago Bears' head coach from 2018-2021, going 34-33 with one NFC North title.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Nagy

Saturday, Jan. 10

Browns to Interview Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken

Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken will interview for the Browns' head coach opening on Saturday.

On Monday, Cleveland parted ways with former head coach Kevin Stefanski, who the Ravens interviewed Friday for their head coach opening. Monken spent one season as the Browns' offensive coordinator in 2019.

The 59-year-old Monken came to Baltimore in 2022 from the University of Georgia after winning back-to-back national championships as the Bulldogs' offensive coordinator.

In 2024, the Ravens became the first NFL team with over 4,000 yards passing and 3,000 yards rushing in a season.

In Monken's first season with the Ravens, they rose to sixth in total offense after ranking 16th in 2022, and Lamar Jackson won his second Most Valuable Player Award.

This year, Baltimore ranked No. 16 in total offense and averaged 24.9 points. The unit had trouble maintaining consistency throughout games and the season, and Jackson's injuries made it more challenging.

Friday, Jan. 9

Quarterbacks Coach Tee Martin to Interview for Lions' Offensive Coordinator Position

Ravens Quarterbacks Coach Tee Martin will interview for the Lions' offensive coordinator position next week, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Martin finished his fifth season in Baltimore this year after spending 15 years at the college level. He's served as the quarterbacks coach for the last three seasons following a two-year stint as Baltimore's wide receivers coach.

A former University of Tennessee standout quarterback, Martin guided Jackson to his exceptional 2024 campaign, when Jackson threw for more than 4,000 yards for the first time, with a career-high 41 touchdown passes and just four interceptions.

Martin was set to interview with the Commanders before they named former quarterback David Blough to be the team's next play-caller on Saturday.

Ravens Complete Interview With Kevin Stefanski

Stefanski, 43, was fired by the Browns on Monday after six seasons in which they went 45-56. He's a two-time Associated Press Coach of the Year, winning both times the Browns went to the playoffs during his tenure with 11-win seasons in 2020 and 2023.

Stefanski rose through the ranks as an offensive coach in Minnesota, capped by one year as the Vikings' offensive coordinator in 2019. The Browns hired him the following year, and they responded with their first playoff win (in Pittsburgh) since 1994, when Belichick was the coach.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Stefanski

Ravens Complete Interview With Seahawks Offensive Coordinator Klint Kubiak

Kubiak, 38, has led one of the NFL's most explosive offenses in the league this year, as Seattle ranks eighth in the league in yards and third in points per game. Kubiak helped quarterback Sam Darnold earn Pro Bowl honors this year, and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the league in receiving yards (1,793).

Kubiak is the son of former Ravens Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak, who had a highly successful one-year stint in Baltimore in 2014. Kubiak has coached for five different teams over the past five years, with offensive coordinator stops in Minnesota (2021) and New Orleans (2024).

MORE:Five Things to Know About Kubiak

Ravens Request Interview With Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady

Thursday, Jan. 8

Ravens Complete Interview With Broncos Quarterbacks Coach Davis Webb

Webb, 30, is a rising star in the coaching profession. A third-round pick in 2017, Webb only played in two career games and made one start, but he was such an impressive football student and leader that even while he was still the team's third-string quarterback,the Bills reportedly offered him the job of being Josh Allens quarterbacks coachafter Brian Daboll left for New York. Webb turned it down to play one more year, but he immediately jumped into coaching after retiring in 2002.

Webb was hired as the Denver Broncos' quarterbacks coach in 2023, working for Sean Payton. After two seasons, Webb was promoted to offensive pass game coordinator, working with quarterback Bo Nix, who has quickly become one of the NFL's top young quarterbacks in his first two seasons.

Webb also interviewed with the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Webb

Ravens Request Interview With Kliff Kingsbury

Kingsbury, 46, parted ways with the Washington Commanders this week after serving as their offensive coordinator for two seasons. Kingsbury was the orchestrator behind the Commanders' fifth-highest scoring offense (28.5 points per game) in 2024 that propelled them to the NFC Championship and helped dual-threat quarterback Jayden Daniels win NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

A former quarterback, Kingsbury has head coaching experience in the NFL, leading the Arizona Cardinals from 2019-2022 and compiling a 28-37-1 record. He was also a college head coach at Texas Tech from 2013-2018, running his version of the "Air Raid" offense with Patrick Mahomes and others.

Kingsbury has connections with two other Ravens reported candidates, Vance Joseph and Davis Webb. Joseph was Kingsbury's defensive coordinator at Arizona and Kingsbury coached Webb at Texas Tech.

Ravens Request Interview With Robert Saleh

Saleh rose to prominence in his first stint as the 49ers' defensive coordinator (2017-20). Under Saleh's guidance, San Francisco had the league's second-ranked defense in 2019 and ranked No. 5 in 2020. Saleh reached the Super Bowl in the 2019 season with the 49ers, who lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV.

The Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, and Atlanta Falcons have alsoreportedly requested to interview Salah. Saleh will not be able to speak to any teams until after the 49ers play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

Ravens Complete Interview With Vance Joseph

Joseph, 53, is directing one of the NFL's top defenses with the Denver Broncos, who secured the No. 1 seed in the AFC heading into the playoffs. The Broncos finished the regular season ranked No. 2 defensively under Joseph, who has been coaching in the NFL since 2005.

Joseph was Denver's head coach for two seasons (2017-18) and compiled an 11-21 overall record. His vast NFL experience and proven success as a coordinator have made him a hot candidate again.According to ESPNs Adam Schefter, Joseph is drawing interest from multiple teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, and New York Giants.

MORE:Five Things to Know About Joseph

Ravens Plan to Interview Vikings' Brian Flores

Brian Flores, 44, has made the Vikings defense one of the biggest headaches in the league to play against. Despite not having a Pro Bowl player on the defense, the Vikings finished third in the league in yards allowed (282.6).

Flores is a former head coach who went 24-25 in his three seasons in Miami (2019-2021). The Ravens know Flores well after his relentless blitz flummoxed them in one of Lamar Jackson's toughest losses in Miami in 2021. Flores cut his teeth as an assistant under Belichick in New England for a decade (2008-2018).

Ravens Set to Interview Chiefs' Matt Nagy

Matt Nagy, 47, is in his second stint in Kansas City, serving as the Chiefs' offensive coordinator for the past three seasons.

Working under Andy Reid and alongside Patrick Mahomes, Nagy helped Kansas City win two Super Bowls. Nagy was previously with the Chiefs from 2013-2017, which earned him a head coaching job with the Chicago Bears. Over four seasons (2018-2021), the Bears won one NFC North title and went 34-33.

Nagy reportedly also has interviews set upwith the Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, and Las Vegas Raiders.

Wednesday, Jan. 7

Ravens Set to Interview Vance Joseph on Thursday

Seahawks' Klint Kubiak on Ravens' Interview List

Working under former Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, Klint Kubiak, 38, has led one of the NFL's most explosive offenses in the league this season.

Kubiak helped quarterback Sam Darnold earn Pro Bowl honors this year, and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the league in receiving yards (1,793). Seattle ranks eighth in the league in yards and third in points per game.

Kubiak is the son of former Ravens Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak, who had a highly successful one-year stint in Baltimore in 2014. Klint Kubiak has coached for five different teams over the past five years, with offensive coordinator stops in Minnesota (2021) and New Orleans (2024).

Kubiak is permitted to virtually interview with the Ravens this week as the Seahawks have a first-round playoff bye.

Ravens Request Interview With Anthony Weaver

Anthony Weaver has been with the Ravens as a player and coach. He's been the Miami Dolphins' defensive coordinator the past two seasons and has extensive experience with the Ravens organization. He spent three seasons (2021-23) on the Ravens' staff, joining them as defensive line coach/run game coordinator for one season before being elevated to assistant head coach/defensive line.

Weaver's relationship with the Ravens began as a player. The Ravens drafted him in 2002 (second round) as a defensive end from Notre Dame.

The 45-year-old Weaver has been coaching in the NFL since 2012 and has been drawing head coaching interest for several years. He will also interview for the Arizona Cardinals' head coach position,according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.