Chuck Pagano Comes Out of Retirement to Rejoin Ravens as Senior Secondary Coach

The former Colts head coach reunites with John Harbaugh to help improve Baltimore’s struggling pass defense.

Chuck Pagano, 64, returns to the NFL after retiring in 2021, taking on the role of senior secondary coach with the Baltimore Ravens.
Pagano previously served on John Harbaugh’s staff from 2008 to 2011, including a season as defensive coordinator before becoming head coach of the Indianapolis Colts.
The Ravens’ pass defense ranked among the NFL's worst in 2024, prompting the team to bring in Pagano’s expertise to develop their young secondary.
Pagano’s return follows a midseason hiring of former defensive coordinator Dean Pees, signaling a focus on adding experienced voices to assist first-year defensive coordinator Zach Orr.
The Ravens aim to build on their 2024 playoff run, with Pagano tasked with addressing key defensive weaknesses and mentoring rising talents like Kyle Hamilton and Nate Wiggins.