Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D'Alessandris has died, the team announced Sunday. He was 70 years old.
D'Alessandris was hospitalized earlier this month due to an "acute illness." He underwent surgery earlier this summer and experienced complications from that.
"Coach 'Joe D.' was a man of integrity and a man of faith. He made us all better," Head Coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. "He was our reader at team mass, and he was loved by all here. 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. Toni has him back now. May God bless 'Joe D.' forever."
D'Alessandris had led Baltimore's offensive line since 2017 and spent 45 years coaching football. Prior to Baltimore, he coached offensive lines for the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and San Diego Chargers.
Prior to the NFL, D'Alessandris coached offensive lines for Georgia Tech, Duke, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, Samford, Chattanooga, Memphis, and Livingston (now known as West Alabama) after starting his career as a GA at Western Carolina in 1979. He also had stints coaching in the Canadian Football League and the World League of American Football.
D'Alessandris's wife of 42 years, Toni, preceded him in death in 2022. He leaves behind three daughters. Please join the FootballScoop staff in keeping the D'Alessandris family in your thoughts and prayers.
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