Zach Orr to join Seahawks staff as inside linebackers coach

Former Ravens defensive coordinator will work under Mike Macdonald in Seattle

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Zach Orr, the former defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, is set to join the Seattle Seahawks as their new inside linebackers coach under head coach Mike Macdonald's staff.

Why it matters

Orr's move to Seattle represents a fresh start after a challenging 2025 season in Baltimore, where the Ravens' defense struggled with consistency and finished near the bottom of the league in several key statistical categories.

The details

Last season, the Ravens' defense ranked 24th in total defense, 30th in passing defense, and 18th in scoring defense. They also recorded only 30 sacks, just three more than the franchise's single-season low. Down the stretch, the unit allowed 300-yard passing performances to several opposing quarterbacks, including New England's Drake Maye, Green Bay's Malik Willis, and Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers.

  • In the 2025 season finale, Rodgers lit up the Ravens' defense, going 31-for-47 for 294 yards and a touchdown in a must-win scenario.

The players

Zach Orr

A former linebacker for the Ravens, Orr was Harbaugh's hand-picked choice to replace Mike McDonald as the team's defensive coordinator.

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who will be Orr's new boss as the team's inside linebackers coach.

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What they’re saying

“Zach Orr is saying goodbye to the city of Baltimore, but he's definitely going to land on his feet.”

— Clarence Hill, Reporter, All City DLLS (yahoo.com)

The takeaway

Orr's move to Seattle represents a chance for him to rebound after a difficult 2025 season in Baltimore, where the Ravens' defense struggled mightily. The Seahawks are hoping Orr can help improve their linebacking corps and contribute to a defensive turnaround under Macdonald's leadership.