Anthony Weaver will interview for the Saints head coaching job on Wednesday.
Coach Mike McDaniel and the Miami Dolphins are inching closer to a fourth consecutive offseason search for a defensive coordinator. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported early Monday morning that the New Orleans Saints will bring in Anthony Weaver for a second interview for their open head coaching job on Wednesday.
The #Saints are bringing in #Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver for a second interview for their head coaching job on Wednesday, per sources.
Weaver impressed in multiple interviews with Washington and Atlanta last year, and now is in the final round again. pic.twitter.com/IWho14Pyxg
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 20, 2025
The Saints and Chicago Bears have shown interest in Weaver, who also interviewed for the Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons openings last offseason. Pelissero added that New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka will also receive a second interview.
Known for his ability to connect with players, Weaver played 103 games across seven seasons in the NFL before turning his attention to coaching. While the Dolphins failed to make the playoffs in 2024, his impact was noticeable as the defense ranked eighth in points per game (20.8) and sixth in opponent yards per game (314.4) — without premiere edge rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips available for the majority of the year.
Weaver was defensive coordinator of the Houston Texans in 2020 before joining the Baltimore Ravens as defensive line coach, and being promoted to assistant head coach the next year. Miami’s defense wasn’t flashy and Weaver doesn’t come with the promise to develop a quarterback, but as a coach and a leader, it’s easy to see why he has caught the eye of multiple franchises around the league.
