Tee Martin’s Coaching Future in Flux After Ravens Exit
Tee Martin, once a backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and most recently the quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens, won’t be returning to Baltimore in 2026. Under new head coach Jesse Minter, the Ravens are making a change at the position, and Martin is now looking for his next coaching opportunity.
Martin had been in the mix for a couple of offensive coordinator jobs earlier this offseason, with both the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders requesting interviews. While those opportunities didn’t materialize into offers, the interest shows that Martin’s name is gaining traction in coaching circles. And with former Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken now the head coach of the Cleveland Browns, there’s a possibility Martin could reunite with him-potentially staying within the AFC North.
Martin’s time in Baltimore spanned five seasons, starting as the wide receivers coach before shifting over to quarterbacks coach in 2023. His versatility and ability to develop talent on both sides of the passing game have made him a valuable asset on coaching staffs. But with the Ravens parting ways with longtime head coach John Harbaugh, the entire coaching structure is undergoing a reset.
Before joining the Ravens, Martin built a strong résumé in the college ranks. He returned to his alma mater, Tennessee, as assistant head coach and wide receivers coach from 2019 to 2020.
Prior to that, he spent a significant stretch at USC from 2012 to 2018, where he climbed the ladder from wide receivers coach to passing game coordinator and eventually offensive coordinator. During his time there, he worked under a carousel of head coaches-Lane Kiffin, Ed Orgeron, Steve Sarkisian, and Clay Helton-and helped shape some dynamic offenses.
Martin’s football journey began in earnest when the Steelers selected him in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He spent two seasons in Pittsburgh, primarily serving as the third-string quarterback behind names like Kordell Stewart, Kent Graham, and Tommy Maddox. His lone appearance came in the 2001 regular-season finale against the Cleveland Browns, where he logged a single rush for eight yards.
In 2002, the Steelers allocated Martin to NFL Europe, where he led the Rhein Fire to a 7-3 record and a trip to the World Bowl, ultimately falling short against the Berlin Thunder. That same summer, Pittsburgh brought in veteran Charlie Batch, which spelled the end of Martin’s stint with the team. He had brief stops with the Eagles and Raiders before wrapping up his playing career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL.
Martin wasted no time transitioning into coaching. He got his start at Division II Morehouse College in 2006, then worked with high school programs in Atlanta before landing a role as quarterbacks coach at New Mexico in 2009. From there, he joined Kentucky’s staff as wide receivers coach, working under Randy Sanders-his former offensive coordinator from Tennessee’s 1998 national championship team.
Now 47, Martin is at a crossroads in his coaching career. With a deep résumé that spans college and pro football, and a reputation for player development, he’s likely to land on his feet. Whether that’s back in the NFL, possibly with a familiar face like Monken, or another college program looking to revamp its offense, Martin remains a name to watch in coaching circles.