Baltimore’s special teams just got a heavy dose of old-school grit

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The Baltimore Ravens are bringing back one of their own.

This time, it’s former special teams ace Anthony Levine, who is set to rejoin the Ravens as an assistant special teams coach. According to Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com, Levine will return to Baltimore after spending the past two seasons with the Tennessee Titans in the same role.

Levine, who played 10 seasons for the Ravens and won a Super Bowl with the team in 2012, originally transitioned into coaching with Baltimore in 2022 as a player personnel and coaching assistant. Now, after some time away, he’s back where he belongs, working under Chris Horton to help improve a special teams unit that has had its ups and downs in recent years.

Former Ravens legend Anthony Levine returns to coach up the next wave

Levine was never a household name, but Ravens fans know exactly how valuable he was during his playing days.

Dubbed “Co-Cap” for his leadership on special teams, Levine was the kind of player that John Harbaugh—who built his coaching career on special teams—absolutely loved. He wasn’t just a core contributor; he was a tone-setter.

During his time in Baltimore, Levine racked up 149 tackles, two interceptions, four sacks, a forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries in 146 regular-season games. He was truly a jack of all trades—playing multiple positions as a defensive back when needed, playing safety, dime linebacker, and even cornerback.

His experience and leadership make him a perfect fit to coach the Ravens' special teams. Baltimore has always prided itself on being one of the best-coached teams in the NFL, and bringing in a guy who lived and breathed that culture for a decade is an easy win.

Levine isn’t just another former player looking for a way to stay in the game—he’s already proven he belongs in the coaching ranks. His time in Tennessee saw the Titans finish fourth in total kick return yards last season, and now he’ll have a chance to help a Ravens unit that hasn't necessarily been known for taking over in the return game for some time.

While Chris Horton remains the Ravens’ special teams coordinator, it’s not hard to see Levine potentially rising quickly up Harbaugh's staff. If he continues his rapid rise through the coaching ranks, Baltimore might have just secured a future coordinator in the making. This move is in conjunction with a series of coaching changes, seemingly to get this iteration of Ravens over the Super Bowl hump.

“Co-Cap” is back, and the Ravens' special teams just got better because of it.

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