For starters, Weaver is a former player. His time with the Ravens and Texans saw him play for Brian Billick and Gary Kubiak. He has coached in the NFL since 2012, working under Rex Ryan and the Jets to start as an assistant defensive line coach. He also played under Ryan when he was with the Ravens. Now, Ryan is of the John Harbaugh tree.

Clearly impressing New Orleans with his first interview, Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is brought back as a finalist for the Saints’ head coaching job.

The New Orleans Saints will be bringing in Weaver for an in-person second interview this week, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, following a previous Zoom interview. Another candidate getting a second interview for the Saints job this week,

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver sees his interview with the New Orleans Saints delayed by a snowstorm. Here are successors if he leaves.

The New Orleans Saints are going to get a second look at Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who interviewed virtually with the team just over a week ago. He's a highly coveted defensive mind with several key interviews lined up.

The Bears, who interviewed Anthony Weaver for their head coaching vacancy, are going in a different direction.

Former Saints coach Aaron Glenn will be the next head coach of the New York Jets. He was a top candidate in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Saints are hosting New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka for a second interview for their head coaching job Tuesday, while Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator will get a second look later this week,

ESPN’s Jeff Darlington doesn’t think Anthony Weaver is going anywhere, even if a team makes an offer for him to become a head coach.

According to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Weaver — a Saratoga Springs High School graduate — will interview Wednesday with the New Orleans Saints. Besides the Saints, Weaver has already had an interview with the Chicago Bears this month.

Originally Aaron Glenn was not supposed to leave the Jets without a deal, but when he did it created some optimism that New Orleans would get a shot. Ex-Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is also on the radar for the Saints, and that might be one of their best options now with Glenn off the table.