The Seattle Seahawks have their new head coach.
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald has been hired as Pete Carroll’s successor, reportedly agreeing to a six-year deal that will make him the NFL’s youngest head coach at 36 years old. Macdonald drew plenty of praise for returning Baltimore’s defense to elite status after they dipped to 28th by DVOA in 2021. In two seasons as DC, the Ravens ranked 8th by DVOA in 2022 and then number one in 2023. The Ravens defense had the fewest points allowed, most sacks, and most takeaways.