Here’s who the Miami Dolphins have hired as their new defensive coordinator

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins have hired Anthony Weaver to run their defense in 2024.

Weaver, 43, was the Ravens defensive line coach and assistant head coach over the past two seasons.

He replaces Vic Fangio, 65, who left after one season with the Dolphins to become the Eagles’ defensive coordinator.

Weaver had interviews over the last month for head coaching jobs with the Commanders, Falcons and Seahawks.

The Ravens wanted to keep him after losing defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who the Seahawks hired as their new head coach, and defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson, who left to become the Titans’ defensive coordinator.

The Ravens replaced Macdonald by promoting inside linebackers coach Zach Orr.

Ravens coach John Harbaugh was asked about Weaver’s status Friday.

“He’s still involved with the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator job, and we’ll see,” Harbaugh told beat reporters. “If he gets that job, I’ll be happy for him — if he takes that job. I don’t know if he’ll even take it if he gets offered.”

Weaver played for the Ravens (2002-05) and Texans (2006-08) before beginning his coaching career in 2012 with the Jets.

He has worked for the Bills, Browns, Texans and Ravens since, joining the Baltimore staff in 2021.

Weaver will look to improve a defense that finished in the Top 10 in total yards but struggled against Pro Bowl quarterbacks such as Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts and Lamar Jackson.