The head coaching carousel is starting to slow down, and Anthony Weaver's name is still very much in the mix. The Dolphins defensive coordinator is set for a busy couple of days, with two key interviews lined up that could shape the next phase of his coaching career - and potentially the futures of two AFC contenders.
Weaver is scheduled to meet with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday for an in-person interview - his second with the organization. That follow-up signals real interest from Pittsburgh, and it puts Weaver squarely in the running for one of the league’s most storied head coaching jobs.
But Pittsburgh isn’t his only stop. Weaver is also slated to interview with the Buffalo Bills on Saturday. This will be his first formal conversation with the Bills, who are also in the market for a new head coach after their own postseason exit.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. The Steelers, if they’re sold on Weaver after Friday’s meeting, could make a move before he even gets to Buffalo.
That would mean locking in their guy - but it would also mean passing on second interviews with two Rams assistants, Nate Scheelhaase and Chris Shula. Both are currently unavailable for further talks until after the Rams wrap up their NFC Championship Game on Sunday.
So, Pittsburgh has a decision to make: wait for the Rams’ playoff run to end and circle back with Scheelhaase and Shula, or go all-in on Weaver now and potentially beat the Bills to the punch.
For Weaver, this is a pivotal moment. He’s been steadily rising through the coaching ranks, and these interviews show that teams aren’t just intrigued - they’re seriously considering him as a leader of their franchise. Whether he lands in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, or somewhere else entirely, one thing is clear: Weaver’s time is coming.