BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Hit Great M&T Bank Stadium as former Middle Linebacker Iconic legend Ray Lewis has Returned to former Team Baltimore Ravens as a senior coaching staff To….…see more

Baltimore, MD — An electric wave of excitement surged through M&T Bank Stadium today as the Baltimore Ravens announced that Ray Lewis, the franchise’s most iconic middle linebacker and Hall of Fame legend, is officially returning to the team—this time as part of the senior coaching staff.

Fans erupted in cheers as the news broke this morning. The Ravens confirmed Lewis will take on a Senior Defensive Advisor role, mentoring linebackers, assisting with defensive game planning, and bringing his trademark intensity back to the sideline.

“This is home. It always has been. I’m ready to pour everything I know into these guys and help bring another championship to Baltimore,” Lewis said at a packed press conference at team headquarters.

Lewis is one of the most decorated players in NFL history. During his 17-season career (1996–2012), he:

Won 2 Super Bowls (XXXV and XLVII)

Was named Super Bowl XXXV MVP

Earned 13 Pro Bowl selections

Won 2 NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards

Was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018

Head coach John Harbaugh couldn’t hide his enthusiasm about the move.

> “Ray’s leadership is legendary. Nobody knows Ravens football like Ray Lewis. Our players will benefit tremendously from his experience, passion, and knowledge of the game.”

Players past and present took to social media to celebrate the news, with Ravens star linebacker Roquan Smith calling Lewis “the GOAT mentor” and saying he “can’t wait to soak up knowledge from the best to ever do it.”

For Baltimore fans, it’s a dream come true to see their longtime defensive captain returning in a new role. The move signals the Ravens’ commitment to their physical, relentless defensive tradition—and has fans already buzzing about Super Bowl hopes.

As the city of Baltimore celebrates, one thing is clear: Ray Lewis is back where he belongs.

Stay tuned for more updates on his role and impact throughout the 2025 NFL season.