BREAKING NEWS: Excitements Hit M&T Bank Stadium as former Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis, has Returned to his former team as a senior coaching…see more

In a move sending shockwaves through the NFL and igniting a firestorm of excitement across Baltimore, Ray Lewis, the iconic linebacker and spiritual leader of the Ravens, has officially returned to his former team — this time as a Senior Coaching Advisor.

The Baltimore Ravens made the announcement early Wednesday morning, confirming that Lewis will join the team’s coaching staff ahead of the 2025 NFL season. His new role will focus on defensive strategy, leadership development, and mentoring the next generation of Ravens stars.

“This is more than football — this is family,” said Head Coach John Harbaugh during the press conference at M&T Bank Stadium. “Ray Lewis was the soul of this team for 17 years. To have him back in the building, now shaping our identity from the sideline, is a game-changer.”

Ray Lewis, now 50, spent his entire 17-year NFL career with the Ravens, leading them to two Super Bowl titles (XXXV, XLVII) and earning two Defensive Player of the Year awards. Known for his ferocity on the field and inspirational presence off it, Lewis is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history.

Addressing a crowd of reporters and emotional fans gathered at the stadium, Lewis spoke with his signature intensity:

“I never truly left. My heart has always been in Baltimore. Now, I’m back to teach, to build, and to help bring another Lombardi trophy to this city.”

A Strategic and Emotional Move

Team executives have hinted that Lewis’s return is part of a broader organizational shift to restore the Ravens’ defensive dominance and championship mentality. In his advisory role, Lewis will work closely with linebackers, assist in defensive game-planning, and serve as a mentor to team leaders on both sides of the ball.

The announcement was met with thunderous applause inside the stadium and an immediate outpouring of support online. Within minutes, #RayIsBack and #52Returns were trending across social media.

Ravens veteran linebacker Roquan Smith reacted on X (formerly Twitter), writing:

“You grow up watching Ray Lewis. Now I get to learn from him every day. Let’s work.”

Legacy Meets the Future

The Ravens head into the 2025 season with high expectations and a young, hungry roster. The return of Ray Lewis adds not just expertise, but a championship aura that the franchise hopes to channel into on-field success.

For the city of Baltimore — and for the Ravens faithful — today marks a reunion long hoped for. The face of the franchise has returned, and the energy inside M&T Bank Stadium hasn’t felt this electric in years.