Ravens schedule second, in-person HC interview with Anthony Weaver

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.