When head coaching interviews begin after the season, Anthony Weaver could be a popular name. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Ravens coach is a “name that has come up” for potential head coaching vacancies.
Following a seven-year playing career, Weaver has spent more than a decade building up his coaching resume. Over that time, he’s worked with star pass rushers like J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney, and he’s learned under accomplished coaches like John Harbaugh, Mike Vrabel, Romeo Crennel, and Rex Ryan.
Per Russini, Weaver is “known for his likability, work ethic, and decisiveness” around the NFL, with some executives comparing him to current Lions head coach Dan Campbell. Assuming Weaver brings a similar intensity to his next job, that organization could see an immediate jump in the standings.
Weaver worked as a defensive line coach with the Bills, Browns, and Texans to begin his NFL coaching career, and he eventually got promoted to defensive coordinator in Houston to replace Crennel. The Texans defense struggled that season, and the organization revamped their coaching staff following that 2020 campaign.
Weaver then moved on to Baltimore, where he was named defensive line coach and run game coordinator. He dropped that latter title in 2022 and earned the role of associate head coach, putting him firmly on the head coaching radar. This season, the Ravens defense leads the NFL in sacks and has allowed the fewest rushing touchdowns.