The head coaching carousel continues to spin, and now the Buffalo Bills are stepping into the mix for one of the most in-demand names on the market: Anthony Weaver.
Weaver, currently the defensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins, has already drawn serious interest from both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Now, according to reports, the Bills have officially thrown their hat in the ring, requesting to interview the 45-year-old for their head coaching vacancy.
For the Steelers, Weaver has been on the radar for a while. They’ve already conducted a virtual interview and are scheduled to meet with him in person later this week. That puts them in a competitive position, but with Buffalo now entering the picture, the race for Weaver’s services just got a little more crowded.
Weaver’s coaching résumé is solid, and his ties to the AFC North run deep. He spent three seasons with the Ravens as their defensive line coach and assistant head coach from 2021 to 2023.
Before that, he was a second-round pick by Baltimore in the 2002 NFL Draft and played four seasons with the team. That kind of continuity and familiarity with the division could be a major asset for a team like Pittsburgh looking to reestablish its identity.
It’s not just the Steelers and Bills who are eyeing Weaver. He’s also spoken with the Arizona Cardinals and the Atlanta Falcons during this cycle. The Falcons, however, have since made their move, hiring former Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski to lead the team.
Back in Pittsburgh, the coaching search has been thorough. In addition to Weaver, the Steelers have interviewed a wide range of candidates, including Chris Shula, Nate Scheelhaase, Jesse Minter, Brian Flores, Ejiro Evero, and Klay Kubiak. They’re also reportedly planning to speak with veteran head coach Mike McCarthy.
If Weaver does ultimately land a head coaching job - whether it’s in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, or elsewhere - the Dolphins stand to gain as well. Under the NFL’s diversity hiring initiative, Miami would receive compensatory third-round picks in both 2026 and 2027. That’s a meaningful incentive, but more importantly, it’s a testament to the league’s push to elevate deserving minority candidates into leadership roles.
As it stands, Weaver is one of the most intriguing names in this year’s coaching cycle. His defensive pedigree, leadership experience, and familiarity with multiple organizations make him a strong contender. The question now is, which team will move fastest - and which one offers the best fit for a coach clearly on the rise.