The Ravens are deep into their search for a new head coach, and the list of candidates is both extensive and intriguing. Among the names in the mix, one is starting to stand out: Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady. According to reports, Baltimore is bringing Brady in for a second interview this week - a clear signal that he’s firmly in the running as the franchise looks to chart its next chapter.
Brady, just 36 years old, has already put together a coaching résumé that spans both college football and the NFL. He broke into the coaching ranks back in 2013 at William & Mary, working with linebackers, before moving on to Penn State as a graduate assistant. From there, he got his first taste of the NFL, spending two seasons with the New Orleans Saints as an offensive assistant - a stint that helped shape his offensive philosophy.
But it was his one-year stop at LSU in 2019 that really put him on the map. As the Tigers’ passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach, Brady helped orchestrate one of the most explosive college offenses we’ve ever seen - a unit that powered LSU to a national title and turned Joe Burrow into the No. 1 overall pick.
That success catapulted Brady into the NFL spotlight, landing him the offensive coordinator job with the Carolina Panthers. While his time in Carolina was short-lived, his offensive mind remained highly regarded around the league.
In Buffalo, Brady has rebuilt his stock in a big way. After joining the Bills as a quarterbacks coach in 2022, he was promoted to offensive coordinator following the departure of Ken Dorsey.
The 2025 season saw his offense take off: Buffalo ranked fourth in both total yards and points scored, led the league in rushing yards, and finished 15th in passing. That balance - and the ability to adapt midseason - speaks volumes about Brady’s growth and flexibility as a play-caller.
He’s not the only name in contention, though. The Ravens have cast a wide net, interviewing a range of candidates from both sides of the ball.
That list includes Chiefs OC Matt Nagy, Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak, Broncos QB coach Davis Webb, Broncos DC Vance Joseph, former Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury, Vikings DC Brian Flores, Browns DC Jim Schwartz, Chargers DC Jesse Minter, 49ers DC Robert Saleh, Rams DC Chris Shula, Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, Jaguars DC Anthony Campanile, and Broncos assistant HC/special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi. Former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is also scheduled to meet with the team.
Still, with Brady now getting a second interview - and Ravens defensive line coach Anthony Weaver reportedly in the finalist mix as well - the search appears to be narrowing. That doesn’t mean it’s over, but it does suggest the Ravens are starting to zero in on the kind of leader they want.
Whether the Ravens opt for an offensive innovator like Brady or someone with a defensive pedigree, the decision will shape the future of a franchise that’s consistently been in the playoff mix but is now looking to take the next step. Baltimore has long been known for its defensive identity, but with Lamar Jackson under center and a young core in place, there’s a real opportunity here for a coach who can unlock the full potential of this roster - and Brady’s name is rising to the top of that conversation.