"Although Weaver will hold the title of defensive coordinator, new Ravens head coach Jesse Minter indicated in his introductory news conference last week that he would call the defensive plays for Baltimore. Last month, along with Minter and then-Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady, Weaver was among the finalists to interview for the Ravens' head coach opening. Weaver also interviewed for four other head coach vacancies this offseason: the Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers."
"Weaver's time as the defensive coordinator in Miami was up and down. In his first season, the Dolphins ranked No. 5 in total defense despite having only one Pro Bowl player (cornerback Jalen Ramsey). Last season, the Miami defense dropped to No. 22 in yards allowed. Weaver first joined the Ravens as their second-round pick in the 2002 draft. He was Baltimore's selection after the team drafted future Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed in the first round."
Anthony Weaver, 45, will return to the Baltimore Ravens as defensive coordinator after two seasons as the Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator. Head coach Jesse Minter will retain play-calling duties for the defense while Weaver holds the coordinator title. Weaver previously played defensive end for the Ravens from 2002 to 2005 and served as Baltimore's defensive line coach, run game coordinator and assistant head coach from 2021 to 2023. Weaver interviewed for multiple head-coach openings this offseason and replaces Zach Orr after a season in which the Ravens ranked 24th in defense. Miami's defense under Weaver ranked No. 5 in his first year and fell to No. 22 in yards allowed last season.
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