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‘Joe D.' was beloved throughout our entire
organization and the greater NFL community," Ravens president
Sashi Brown said in a statement Sunday. "He was a passionate and
devoted football coach who left an indelible mark on the lives
of many. Above all, he was a dedicated husband, father and
grandfather who always prioritized his faith and family.
"True to character, ‘Joe D.' was a fighter to the very end."
D'Alessandris was entering his eighth season as the team's
offensive line coach, culminating his 45 years in the
profession. With the Ravens, he coached five Pro Bowl offensive
linemen: Orlando Brown Jr., Tyler Linderbaum, Ronnie Stanley,
Marshal Yanda and Kevin Zeitler.
"Coach ‘Joe D.' was a man of integrity and a man of faith," head
coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. "He made us all better.
... He was a great coach and a good man -- the kind of person
who you are honored to have as a friend.
"He raised three incredible, beautiful daughters, and he was a
most loving husband. His grandkids also adored him. I admired
him, loved him and am going to miss him, because ‘Joe D.' was a
joy."
D'Alessandris served as the offensive line coach of the Buffalo
Bills (2010-12) and San Diego Chargers (2013-15) before coming
to Baltimore in 2017. His many career stops included time in the
Canadian Football League and Division I and II college football.
The Ravens offensive line is coached now by George Warhop, who
was hired earlier this month as D'Alessandris took his medical
leave.
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