Anthony Weaver

Anthony Lee Weaver (born July 28, 1980) is an American professional football coach and former player who is currently the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as an assistant coach for the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills, and Cleveland Browns, as well as the defensive coordinator for the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins. Weaver was a college football defensive end at Notre Dame and was drafted by the Ravens in the second round of the 2002 NFL draft. He also previously played for the Texans.

Early life Weaver was born in Abilene, Texas on July 28, 1980.

Baltimore Ravens Weaver was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2nd round (52nd overall) of the 2002 NFL draft. In four seasons for the Ravens, he started 54 regular season games, as well as one playoff game.

Houston Texans In March 2006, Weaver signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans. He spent three seasons in Houston, where he started 44 regular season games.

NFL statistics Year Team GP COMB TOTAL AST SACK FF FR FR YDS INT IR YDS AVG IR LNG IR TD PD 2002 BAL 16 29 25 4 3.5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2003 BAL 15 35 26 9 5.0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 2004 BAL 16 39 35 4 4.0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 4 2005 BAL 10 33 28 5 2.0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2006 HOU 15 35 26 9 1.0 0 1 0 1 21 21 21 0 6 2007 HOU 15 41 32 9 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 HOU 16 45 28 17 0.0 0 0 0 1 8 8 8 0 1 Career 103 257 200 57 15.5 5 5 0 3 30 10 21 0 20

Coaching career College coaching Florida In 2010, Weaver was hired as a defensive graduate assistant at the University of Florida by Urban Meyer.

North Texas When defensive line coach Dan McCarney took the head coaching job at the University of North Texas, Weaver was named interim defensive line coach for the Outback Bowl. Shortly after the bowl game, Weaver reunited with McCarney as the linebackers coach for the Mean Green.

NFL New York Jets In February 2012, Weaver was hired by the New York Jets as their assistant defensive line coach under head coach Rex Ryan. Weaver previously played for Ryan for four years as a Raven.

Buffalo Bills In January 2013, Weaver was hired by the Buffalo Bills as their defensive line coach under head coach Doug Marrone.

Houston Texans In 2016, Weaver was hired by the Houston Texans as their defensive line coach under head coach Bill O'Brien.

On January 20, 2020, Weaver was promoted to defensive coordinator and defensive line coach.

Baltimore Ravens On January 22, 2021, Weaver was hired by the Baltimore Ravens as their defensive line coach and run game coordinator. In February 2022, he was promoted to assistant head coach.

In January 2024, Weaver was interviewed for the head coach position of the Atlanta Falcons, as well as the Washington Commanders.

Miami Dolphins On February 3, 2024, Weaver was hired by the Miami Dolphins as their defensive coordinator.

Baltimore Ravens (second stint) Weaver returned to the Baltimore Ravens on February 10, 2026, and was hired as their defensive coordinator under new head coach Jesse Minter.

Personal life Weaver is the son of Ralph and Melania Weaver. Weaver and his wife Kristin have two sons.

In 2010, Weaver was inducted into the Saratoga High Blue Streaks Hall of Fame. In 2011, he was inducted into the Capital Region Hall of Fame.