Before becoming the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, Mike Macdonald spent two campaigns (2022-23) as the Baltimore Ravens’ defensive coordinator. That’s where he developed into an eventual head coach. When Macdonald arrived in Seattle, he possessed interest in bringing assistant coaches from Baltimore with him.
Macdonald has surely kept a watchful eye on staff happenings in Baltimore. Well, one highly intriguing assistant from John Harbaugh’s staff just became available. The Ravens and assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Chris Hewitt agreed to mutually part ways earlier this week, according to Tom Pelissero.
The #Ravens and assistant head coach/pass game coordinator Chris Hewitt agreed to mutually part ways, per league source.
Hewitt had been on staff since 2012. But both sides felt timing was right for a fresh start. Hewitt interviewed for DC jobs last year and will have interest. pic.twitter.com/WVnP089ViG
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 29, 2025
Hewitt had been on Harbaugh’s staff since 2012. That means Macdonald spent two separate stints alongside him in Baltimore. In total, Macdonald coached alongside Hewitt for nine total seasons (2014-2020, 2022-23) under Harbaugh.
Macdonald’s ability to add Hewitt to his staff in Seattle may depend on the title he’s willing to offer, and the interest Hewitt receives elsewhere. The veteran coach has interviewed for defensive coordinator openings in previous cycles. The Seahawks do not have an opening at DC, with Aden Durde expected to return in that role.
Macdonald would have to get creative, offering Hewitt some sort of assistant head coach role (Leslie Frazier currently holds that title), or a run-game/pass-game coordinator type of gig. What’s certain is Hewitt is an outstanding veteran coach with familiarity to Macdonald. The Seahawks should make a valiant effort to hire him.
