Mike Macdonald back 'home' again as Ravens defensive coordinator

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Mike Macdonald is back "home" with the Baltimore Ravens.

Macdonald was hired as Baltimore’s new defensive coordinator after a year at Michigan. He replaces Don Martindale, who was fired after four seasons.

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Macdonald started his career as an intern with the Ravens and spent seven years in Baltimore, serving most recently as the linebackers coach from 2018-20.

"It’s a dream come true to come back home," Macdonald said. "This is home for me and my family. So when the opportunity did come about, it was one of the easier decisions we ever made. I understand the standard it takes to play like a Raven. This culture has helped mold me."

At age 34, Macdonald is the youngest defensive coordinator in Ravens franchise history. He'll lead a defense that has a proud history but struggled last year amid injuries that led to inconsistent play.

Macdonald was Michigan’s defensive coordinator last season on Jim Harbaugh's staff, brother of Ravens coach John Harbaugh. He helped the Wolverines win the Big Ten and reach the College Football Playoff semifinals.

Under Macdonald’s guidance, the Wolverines had the nation’s eighth-ranked scoring defense that allowed 17.4 points per game, compared to 34.5 the prior year when they finished 95th.

Michigan also finished 20th in yards per game allowed (330.9) and 11th in red zone touchdown efficiency (45.7%). Macdonald played a key role with the development of defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, who earned first-team All-American honors and was a Heisman Trophy finalist after producing a single-season school record 14 sacks.

"For Mike to take that defense to the level he did