The Baltimore Ravens shocked the NFL world when it was announced that they had parted ways with now-former defensive coordinator Don Martindale. The veteran coach had seen immense success with the team, but philosophical differences and need for a change seemingly won out, with Baltimore deciding to move on.
With Martindale out, the search now begins for a new defensive coordinator who can continue to build upon a very successful legacy of Ravens defensive units. Historically, the team hires internally for their coordinator positions, choosing to go with candidates who have familiarity with the organization and what kind of system best fits their players.
Below, we look at the top internal candidates to replace Martindale as Baltimore’s defensive coordinator.