D’Alessandris was hospitalized over the weekend of Aug. 10 because of an acute illness that required ongoing treatment for an extended period of time. The Ravens then hired George Warhop to fulfill OL coaching duties in the interim of D’Alessandris’ absence.

“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 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 was an integral part of Baltimore’s most consistent feature since his arrival in 2017. The Ravens’ O-line paved the way for one of the league’s top rushing attacks perennially during that span, including a 2019 season when Baltimore broke the single-season team rushing record (3,296 yards).

In 2023, the Ravens finished with the league’s top rushing offense (156.5 yards per game), marking the sixth straight year in which Baltimore ended a season with a top-three ground game.

D’Alessandris began his NFL coaching career with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008 after 30-plus years in the college ranks. He spent multiple seasons with the Buffalo Bills and San Diego Chargers before landing in Baltimore.