Ravens' Levine Sr. Vows to Uphold Special Teams Legacy

New special teams coach Anthony Levine Sr. discusses the Ravens' tradition and the standard he plans to maintain.

Mar. 1, 2026 at 9:15am

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Anthony Levine Sr., the new special teams coach for the Baltimore Ravens, discusses the team's long-standing tradition of excellence on special teams and the standard he plans to uphold in his new role. Levine reflects on the guidance and mentorship he received from veteran players and former special teams coordinators, who instilled in him the importance of making an impact on special teams. He is committed to continuing the Ravens' legacy of strong special teams play.

Why it matters

The Ravens' special teams have been a hallmark of the organization for decades, and maintaining that level of excellence is crucial for the team's success. Levine's commitment to upholding the standard set by his predecessors and mentors underscores the team's dedication to this phase of the game.

The details

Levine discusses the influence of veteran players like Jameel McClain and former special teams coordinators Jerry Rosburg and Chris Horton, who helped shape his understanding of the Ravens' special teams culture. He also mentions the guidance he received from senior advisor to player engagement O.J. Brigance, known as "Juiceman," who would regularly text Levine before and after games. Levine is aware that executive vice president Ozzie Newsome has emphasized the importance of making plays on special teams, and he is determined to continue that tradition.

  • Levine Sr. was recently named the Ravens' new special teams coach.

The players

Anthony Levine Sr.

The new special teams coach for the Baltimore Ravens, who is committed to upholding the team's long-standing tradition of excellence on special teams.

Jameel McClain

A former Ravens player who helped mentor Levine Sr. and instill in him the importance of the team's special teams standard.

Jerry Rosburg

A former Ravens special teams coordinator who held Levine Sr. to a high standard and also mentored him.

Chris Horton

A former Ravens special teams coordinator who also helped prepare Levine Sr. for his new role.

O.J. Brigance

The Ravens' senior advisor to player engagement, who regularly communicated with Levine Sr. before and after games.

Ozzie Newsome

The Ravens' executive vice president, who emphasized to Levine Sr. the importance of making plays on special teams.

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What they’re saying

“When I first got here, I had a lot of great veterans, and I could probably run them off, but one that comes to mind, who I see every day, is [Ravens director of player engagement and former teammate] Jameel McClain. Jameel McClain did a great job of pulling me to the side and letting me know the standard.”

— Anthony Levine Sr., Ravens Special Teams Coach

“If there was something that he felt like I should have done better, I did that, but then, at the same time, my coaches [helped]. [Former Ravens special teams coordinator] Jerry Rosburg held me to a standard that I feel like he held no man [to], but he also loved me. He would call me up to his office all the time, and we wouldn't just talk about football. One thing about Jerry [is] he was coaching me, but he was also teaching me at the same time.”

— Anthony Levine Sr., Ravens Special Teams Coach

“The same thing with [former special teams coordinator] Chris Horton. I talk to Chris all the time, and he also helped prepare [me], but to answer the question – I know I'm kind of going [on a tangent], but also 'Juiceman,' [senior advisor to player engagement], O.J. [Brigance], O.J. emails me all the time. Before games, 'Juiceman' will text me. After games, 'Juiceman' will text me, and it was always back and forth with 'Juiceman' about who's the better special teams player – me or him.”

— Anthony Levine Sr., Ravens Special Teams Coach

“But the culture here, you come into this building. and [executive vice president] Ozzie Newsome, the first thing he's going to tell you is, 'I pay you to make plays on special teams, so I expect you to make plays on special teams.' And he told me that, so that right there told me off the muscle that I better start making plays on special teams, and we know that.”

— Anthony Levine Sr., Ravens Special Teams Coach

What’s next

Levine Sr. will look to continue the Ravens' tradition of excellence on special teams in his new role as the team's special teams coach.

The takeaway

The Ravens' special teams have been a hallmark of the organization for decades, and Levine Sr.'s commitment to upholding that standard underscores the team's dedication to this crucial phase of the game. Levine's mentorship from veteran players and former coordinators, as well as the guidance from team leadership, have instilled in him the importance of making an impact on special teams.