The Baltimore Ravens have made significant strides in enhancing their coaching staff as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season. Head Coach John Harbaugh has announced the hiring of several new coaches, aiming to strengthen both the offensive and defensive units.
### New Coaching Additions
1. **Donald D’Alesio** – **Defensive Backs Coach**
– D’Alesio joins the Ravens after a successful tenure as the safeties coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, where he played a pivotal role in developing key defensive players during their Super Bowl-winning seasons.
2. **Anthony Levine Sr.** – **Assistant Special Teams Coach**
– A former Ravens player from 2012 to 2021, Levine returns to the organization after coaching with the Tennessee Titans. He will work alongside Special Teams Coordinator Chris Horton.
3. **Matt Pees** – **Assistant Linebackers Coach**
– Previously a defensive analyst for the Chicago Bears, Pees has experience coaching alongside his father, Dean Pees, who remains with the Ravens in a consulting role.
4. **Chuck Pagano** – **Senior Defensive Assistant/Secondary Coach**
– The former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Pagano returns to the Ravens, where he previously served as a defensive coordinator. His extensive experience is expected to greatly benefit the team’s secondary [[1]](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-coaching-additions-changes-updates-donald-dalesio-matt-pees-anthony-levine-willie-taggart-chuck-pagano-kevin-hartman)[[3]](https://www.nfl.com/news/chuck-pagano-hired-as-ravens-senior-secondary-coach-returns-to-nfl-for-first-time-since-2020).
5. **Tyler Santucci** – **Inside Linebackers Coach**
– Santucci joins the staff to further enhance the linebacker corps, bringing fresh perspectives and strategies to the team.
6. **Willie Taggart** – **Assistant Head Coach/Runnings Backs Coach**
– Taggart, a seasoned head coach at various colleges, will now take on additional responsibilities alongside his role coaching the running backs.
7. **Matt Robinson** – **Outside Linebackers Coach**
– Robinson will collaborate with Pass Rush Coach Chuck Smith to develop the Ravens’ outside linebackers.
8. **Kevin Hartman** – **Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach**
– Hartman has been brought on board to support the team’s strength and conditioning efforts.
### Looking Ahead
As the Ravens gear up for the 2025 NFL season, these coaching changes are expected to play a crucial role in their quest for another Super Bowl title. The team is also closely monitoring the NFL Draft, with potential prospects like North Dakota State offensive lineman Grey Zabel being considered to bolster their offensive line [[2]](https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ravens-new-coach-chuck-pagano-issues-strong-statement-on-kyle-hamilton-ahead-of-the-2025-nfl-season).
With these strategic additions, the Ravens are poised to enhance their performance and maintain their status as serious contenders in the league.
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Learn more:
1. [Ravens Announce Coaching Additions And Updates](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-coaching-additions-changes-updates-donald-dalesio-matt-pees-anthony-levine-willie-taggart-chuck-pagano-kevin-hartman)
2. [Ravens’ new coach Chuck Pagano issues strong statement on Kyle Hamilton ahead of the 2025 NFL season – Bolavip US](https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ravens-new-coach-chuck-pagano-issues-strong-statement-on-kyle-hamilton-ahead-of-the-2025-nfl-season)
3. [Chuck Pagano hired as Ravens senior secondary coach …](https://www.nfl.com/news/chuck-pagano-hired-as-ravens-senior-secondary-coach-returns-to-nfl-for-first-time-since-2020)
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