Posted at 6:45 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2008
NFL: Ravens, rehire, promote assistant Rex Ryan
Associated Press
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Rex Ryan is back with the Baltimore Ravens, this time with a new title.Ryan, fired as defensive coordinator Dec. 31, was hired today as the team's assistant head coach/defensive coordinator. Ryan, 45, was given the position by new coach John Harbaugh, who planned to make a formal announcement at a news conference later Monday.
Ryan and the rest of the coaching staff were fired along with coach Brian Billick following a 5-11 season. The son of former NFL coach Buddy Ryan coached the Ravens' defense the past three seasons.
Ryan, one of six candidates interviewed for the Ravens' head coaching job, also interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons and the Miami Dolphins.
