History of Zach Orr in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 6, 2025

Zach Orr is the current defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Previously a linebacker himself, Orr served as an assistant coach for the Ravens from 2017-2020 and 2022-2023, coaching inside linebackers. In 2021, he coached outside linebackers for the Jacksonville Jaguars before returning to Baltimore. His career trajectory highlights his rapid rise within the coaching ranks of professional football.

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June 9, 1992: Zachary Orr is born

On June 9, 1992, Zachary Orr was born. He later became an American professional football coach and former linebacker.

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January 20, 2017: Orr announces his retirement from the NFL

On January 20, 2017, Zach Orr announced his retirement from the NFL due to a congenital neck/spine condition that ended his season.

June 28, 2017: Orr announces he is coming out of retirement

On June 28, 2017, Zach Orr announced on Good Morning Football that he would be coming out of retirement and return to football after receiving encouraging diagnoses about his congenital spinal condition.

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August 18, 2017: Orr officially announces second retirement

On August 18, 2017, after visiting with six teams and talking with 11 others, Zach Orr officially announced his retirement for a second time due to his spinal condition and herniated disc.

August 30, 2017: Orr begins coaching career with the Baltimore Ravens

On August 30, 2017, Zach Orr began his coaching career and was hired by the Baltimore Ravens as a defensive analyst under head coach John Harbaugh, just 12 days after announcing his second retirement.

February 11, 2021: Orr hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars as outside linebackers coach

On February 11, 2021, Zach Orr was hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars as their outside linebackers coach under head coach Urban Meyer.

February 23, 2022: Orr hired by the Ravens as inside linebackers coach

On February 23, 2022, Zach Orr was hired by the Ravens as their inside linebackers coach under head coach John Harbaugh.

February 1, 2024: Orr promoted to defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens

On February 1, 2024, Zach Orr was promoted to defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, replacing Mike Macdonald after his departure to become the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.