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Seahawks Hire Former Ravens DC Zachary Orr as Inside Linebackers Coach

Orr chose Seattle after drawing coordinator interest elsewhere, extending Mike Macdonald’s pipeline of trusted Ravens lieutenants.

Overview

  • Orr, 33, reunites with Mike Macdonald after serving as Baltimore’s inside linebackers coach in 2022-23 and defensive coordinator in 2024-25.
  • The Raiders requested to interview Orr for their defensive coordinator opening, and he interviewed with the Chargers and Cowboys before opting for Seattle.
  • Cowboys reporter Clarence Hill Jr. reported Dallas also offered Orr the same inside linebackers role, which he declined to join the Seahawks.
  • Former Ravens strategist Daniel Stern is also expected to join Seattle in a to-be-determined role that could involve pass-game strategy, according to ESPN.
  • It is not yet clear how Orr’s arrival affects incumbent Seahawks inside linebackers coach Kirk Olivadotti, and Orr marked his Baltimore exit with a farewell post on social media.