Ravens Bring Back Anthony Weaver for Second In-Person Interview—What’s Brewing Behind Closed Doors?

The Ravens are circling back to Anthony Weaver for a second face-to-face chat this Tuesday — yep, the head coaching slot is still up for grabs and Weaver’s name keeps popping up. At 43, this guy’s got some serious street cred, having flexed his defensive coordinator muscles with the Miami Dolphins these past couple of years. He’s no stranger to the head coach hunt, having tossed his hat into the ring with the Cardinals, Falcons, and Steelers — and word is, Pittsburgh’s calling him back for round two soon. What makes this all the more intriguing? Weaver’s deep roots with the Ravens, where he took on the defensive line coach and assistant head coach roles not too long ago. Bringing him back could mean continuing the legacy of John Harbaugh without tearing everything apart—maybe that’s exactly what the Ravens need right now. Oh, and let’s not overlook how the defensive line could get its mojo back with Weaver’s comeback, especially considering the Dolphins’ defenses he masterminded often outperformed expectations. Whether Baltimore locks him in or he finds a new playground, one thing’s clear — Weaver’s on the rise, and if head coach gigs don’t pan out, following Harbaugh to New York as the Giants’ defensive coordinator might just be his next move. LEARN MORE

The Baltimore Ravens will conduct a second, in-person interview with Anthony Weaver for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Weaver, 43, was the Miami Dolphins’ defensive coordinator for the last two years.He has interviewed with the Cardinals, Falcons, and Steelers for their head coaching vacancies and is expected to go to Pittsburgh for a second interview this week.

Weaver previously served as the Ravens’ defensive line coach (2021-2023) and assistant head coach (2022-2023). In some ways, he would represent a continuation of Harbaugh’s leadership, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. The Ravens have talked about the need for a reset, but not a total tear-down and rebuild effort. Bringing in a new leader who is already familiar with the team’s culture, roster, and front office could help avoid first-year hiccups and get the Ravens.

The Ravens’ defensive line could certainly benefit from Weaver’s return, as the unit went from a strength to a weakness in his absence. His time in Miami showcased his abilities as a play-caller with his defenses consistently playing above their talent level. The Dolphins’ roster was particularly weak at cornerback and defensive tackle, and the Ravens need to get more out of both of those positions groups in the future.

Whether it happens in Baltimore or elsewhere, Weaver should land a new job in the coming weeks. If he does not get aa head coaching gig, he will likely follow Harbaugh to New York to take over as the Giants’ defensive coordinator.