The Ravens are headed to Indianapolis for the 2024 NFL scouting combine, but announced some coaching news on Monday.
Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh announced Monday the hiring of four new coaches to his staff: Mark DeLeone (inside linebackers coach), Dennis Johnson (defensive line coach), Doug Mallory (defensive backs coach), and Travelle Wharton (assistant offensive line coach).
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First-year Defensive Coordinator Zach Orr had to fill three vacancies on his staff after he was promoted, along with the Ravens dealing with three significant departures.
Anthony Weaver (Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator), Dennard Wilson (Tennessee Titans defensive coordinator), and assistant Offensive Line Coach Mike Devlin (Los Angeles Chargers) all departed for bigger roles.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 05: General view of the Baltimore Ravens helmet on the field prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at M&T Bank Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
DeLeone, 36, comes to Baltimore after working most recently as a defensive analyst with the University of Kansas for the past two seasons. Prior to that, he spent 10 seasons (2012-2021) coaching in the NFL with the Detroit Lions (2021), Chicago Bears (2019-2020), Kansas City Chiefs (2013-2018), and New York Jets (2012).
Johnson, 35, heads to Baltimore after most recently leading Baylor’s defensive line since 2020.
Johnson spent six seasons (2014-19) at his alma mater, LSU, assisting the defense in multiple capacities. His coaching career began as a graduate assistant in 2012 at Northwestern State, where he worked with the linebackers and secondary for two seasons (2012-13).
Mallory, 59, most recently served as Michigan’s defensive analyst from 2021-23. He aided the Wolverines’ 2023 championship unit that allowed 10.4 points and 247.0 yards per game.
GREEN BAY, WI – NOVEMBER 30: Travelle Wharton #70 of the Carolina Panthers looks on from the bench against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Panthers won 35-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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