The Baltimore Ravens' head coach search is ongoing, and the team is starting the next round of interviews, bringing back Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
Though the news of the Buffalo Bills' firing Sean McDermott could impact the head coach hiring cycle in a major way, the Baltimore Ravens are not pausing their own search.
After a reported 16 official interviews, the Ravens are starting to move forward with their search. The next step would be to bring back multiple candidates for in-person second interviews.
One such person who is already moving to that step is Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver.
Per NFL insider Tom Pelissero, Weaver will return for a second interview.
"The Ravens are bringing in Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver on Tuesday for a second interview for their head coaching job, per source.
"A former Baltimore player and assistant coach, Weaver has been a finalist for multiple HC jobs in recent years," Pelissero wrote on X.
Weaver is a well-respected coach and has been a name that emerged during the last head coaching cycle. He remained with the Dolphins in 2025, but it would not be the least bit shocking if he were to land a head coach opportunity in 2026.
Despite a wealth of injuries on the Dolphins in 2024 and 2025, Weaver has been instrumental in helping to mold the unit into something fierce.
Linebacker Jordyn Brooks took home the tackling title and landed an All-Pro nod under the tutelage of Weaver in 2025. Cornerback Rasul Douglas also bounced back in a big way with the Dolphins.
Weaver has proven through press conferences that the way the players are on the field is a direct result of the defensive coordinator's ability to lead. This is why the Dolphins coach got a look as a head coach in the 2025 offseason, and why he is getting that same attention in 2026.
The Ravens will not just hire anyone. They have interviewed 16 potential head coaches for a big reason: they need to find a proper replacement for John Harbaugh.
Longevity, passion, and the ability to help elevate Lamar Jackson will be crucial. If a defensive-minded coach like Weaver were to be hired, he would then be responsible for finding the right offensive coordinator who would work in tandem with Jackson.
Baltimore is set to hire only the fourth head coach in franchise history. With that in mind, they need the right candidate who will essentially be able to engage in a quick turnaround to get the team back to competing in the playoffs.
The Ravens have the roster to do so, including Jackson behind center. That person may or may not be Weaver, but expect Baltimore to start ramping up interviews this week.
What will be interesting is if the Ravens call McDermott and he gets a crack at interviewing. He was coaching Josh Allen, and what better person to then guide Jackson.