BREAKING: The Ravens are finalizing a deal to hire Chicago Bears assistant coach Declan Doyle as their next offensive coordinator. I have confirmed the move with team and league sources. Baltimore is betting on a rising mind to sharpen an attack led by two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. The fit is bold, young, and ambitious. It also signals where this franchise wants to go next.
Why Baltimore moved now
The Ravens wanted fresh eyes and fresh ideas. They believe Doyle brings both. He is known for clean structure, simple answers for the quarterback, and steady game plans. He builds pass concepts that pair well with the run. He leans into motion, stacks, and shifts that stress defenses without confusing his own players.
Lamar is the engine. Doyle’s job is to make the reads faster and the throws cleaner. Expect an offense that lives in rhythm, attacks space, and punishes missed tackles. Look for more quick answers on early downs, then shot plays when safeties creep up. Baltimore wants to keep the line of scrimmage moving and keep Lamar in control.
This will be Doyle’s first NFL offensive coordinator job, a clear vote of confidence from Baltimore.
Who is Declan Doyle
Doyle has built a strong reputation as a teacher. He has worked closely with skill players, especially tight ends and receivers. Coaches I speak with praise his flexibility and detail. He does not force a scheme on his roster, he shapes it around his best players.
His approach is rooted in timing, spacing, and matchups. He blends the run and pass so the defense cannot sit on either. He values yards after the catch. He creates easy completions that turn into explosives. His work with tight ends shows up in the red zone, where leverage and spacing win. That should pair well with Mark Andrews and Isaiah Likely.
What this means for Lamar and the Ravens
This hire is about making tough games feel simpler. The Ravens can be more varied without losing their identity. Lamar can continue to threaten with his legs, but he will be asked to punish soft zones and late rotations with quick strikes. Expect more under-center looks to set up play action, along with pistol and shotgun to keep the run game alive.
Doyle should tighten the third down menu. He should also sharpen the two-minute attack. Look for a heavier role for motion at the snap, which can create easy leverage for receivers like Zay Flowers. The tight end room remains a centerpiece, especially inside the 20.
- Early signs to watch: tempo, pre-snap motion rate, screens to backs and receivers, condensed formations that spring crossers
The goal is balance, not volume. Fewer plays, run better, with clearer answers for Lamar.
The ripple effect in Chicago
Chicago loses a trusted voice on offense. That matters. Doyle has been involved in weekly plan-building, red zone scripts, and teaching core concepts. The Bears will need to reassign those duties quickly. That likely means more on the plate for their passing game staff, plus added collaboration from the run game side.
This timing is tricky for Chicago. Staff chemistry is built in the spring. Losing a key assistant now forces a fast pivot. The Bears must keep the install clean for their quarterback room and maintain the teaching pace through camp.
What comes next for Baltimore
Contract details are being finalized. A staff shuffle will follow. Doyle will shape his playbook around Lamar, the line, and the tight ends. He will sit down with position coaches to build a shared language. That vocabulary becomes the heartbeat of the offense during OTAs and camp.
By preseason, expect a clear identity. The Ravens will try to win the middle of the field and the edges with speed. They will string together easy throws to build rhythm, then unleash deeper shots when the defense tilts. If the line protects and the backs stay healthy, this can be a top tier unit.
Watch the first 15 scripted plays in Week 1. They will reveal Doyle’s fingerprints, especially motion and quick-game sequencing.
The bottom line
Baltimore is betting on vision and teaching. Declan Doyle arrives with a modern plan and the confidence to tailor it to a star quarterback. The Ravens are not chasing a trend, they are choosing a builder. If the installation holds and the red zone improves, this hire can push Baltimore from dangerous to ruthless. The message is clear: Lamar gets the keys, and Doyle will tune the engine. 🟣⚫️
