Report: Baltimore Ravens request to interview Saints coach

Another NFL team with a hole at defensive coordinator is eyeing the New Orleans Saints defensive back coach Khris Richard. According to NFL.com, Steelers’ rival, the Baltimore Ravens have scheduled an interview with the Saints defensive back coach for the vacant position. It was first reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers have interests in hiring Richard as a defensive coordinator, and now it appears that their AFC North rival wants to do the same.

Richard took over for Dan Quinn as defensive coordinator after the Seahawks fell to the New England Patriots in the Super bowl in 2014. He would hang on to that position for three seasons from 2015- 17. During that time, Richard’s defense ranked first in points allowed in the 2015 season, third and 2016, and 13th in 2017.

Since then, Richard has been the Dallas Cowboys defensive back coach and passing game coordinator for two seasons, 2018-19. But he disappeared from the coaching radar after being let go by the Cowboys following the 2019 season. This year, Richard joined Sean Payton and Dennis Allen in New Orleans as the Saints defensive back coach.

NFL network’s Ian Rapoport relayed the news, via Twitter on Monday, that the Steelers requested to interview with New Orleans Saints defensive back coach Khris Richard.

Martindale and the Ravens agree to part ways

One of the best duos in the NFL is calling it quits after nearly a decade of working together. In a surprising turn of events, the Baltimore Ravens and defensive coordinator Don Martindale have agreed to part ways. Martindale has been with the Ravens since 2012 and has been their defensive coordinator for the past four years; helping to lead them to four straight playoff appearances and two AFC North titles in the past four years.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh released a statement on Baltimore’s decision to part ways with their longtime defensive coach.

“After several productive conversations, Don and I have agreed to move forward in separate directions. We have had a great run on defense, and I am very proud of what has been accomplished and the work he has done. Don has been a major contributor to the success of our defense since 2012, and especially since he became defensive coordinator four years ago. He has done a great job. Now it is time to pursue other opportunities. Sometimes the moment comes, and it’s the right time. I am personally grateful for our friendship and for everything he has done in Baltimore.” said Harbaugh.