Ravens Poach Defensive Coordinator From Dolphins
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Baltimore Ravens are set to hire Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver as their own DC. The Ravens recently hired Jesse Minter to be their next head coach.
Weaver was a head coaching finalist for both the Arizona Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers in recent weeks.
Weaver’s coaching career has built steadily through a series of progressive roles across college and the NFL, marked by consistent advancement in defensive positions.
After a playing career as a defensive end (including four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens), Weaver transitioned to coaching. He began as a graduate assistant at Florida in 2010, then served as linebackers coach at North Texas in 2011. His NFL coaching path started with the New York Jets as assistant defensive line coach in 2012, followed by defensive line coach roles with the Buffalo Bills (2013) and Cleveland Browns (2014-2015).
Weaver joined the Houston Texans in 2016 as defensive line coach, advancing to defensive coordinator and defensive line coach in 2020. In 2021, he returned to the Ravens as defensive line coach and run game coordinator, later adding assistant head coach duties for 2022 and 2023.
In 2024, Weaver became defensive coordinator for the Dolphins, holding the position through the 2025 season under head coach Mike McDaniel. During this period, he drew head coaching interest, participating in multiple interviews across hiring cycles, including with teams like the Falcons, Commanders, Bears, Cardinals, Pittsburgh, and others, though none resulted in a head coaching appointment.