One name popping as a serious swing is Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, with Pittsburgh putting in a request to interview him as they begin their first true reset at the top in nearly two decades.
Steelers president Art Rooney II has made it clear the next coach has to be a tone setter and a leader first, and Weaver’s reputation around the league is that he commands a room.
The Steelers have submitted an interview request for Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, per source.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) January 14, 2026
Weaver, who faced the Steelers for years as a player and a coach for the Ravens, has a chance to become the next leader in Pittsburgh.
Weaver Fits Steelers' Identity
Weaver’s resume also fits the Steelers’ usual comfort zone, even if this process is anything but usual. He’s a former Baltimore Ravens defensive end who lived the AFC North grind, then worked his way up as a coach from position groups to bigger responsibilities.
Before landing in Miami, he coached on Baltimore’s staff again and carried the assistant head coach title.
His Dolphins defenses have been a mixed bag across two seasons, with a strong first year that included top tier run defense and a solid pass unit, followed by a step back this season when injuries and inconsistency showed up in the rankings, but teams looking for a head coach are betting on the teacher and the culture builder as much as the year to year numbers.
The #Steelers have placed an interview request for #Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver.
— Trey Carney (@CarneyMedia) January 14, 2026
Weaver has served as the Dolphins Defensive Coordinator since 2024. pic.twitter.com/FUeI5xQTrF
Who Else are Steelers Eyeing?
The Steelers are also doing their homework elsewhere, with interview requests tied to Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula and Rams pass game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase, plus interest in Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores as another high profile defensive mind with Pittsburgh ties.
Still, Weaver has a very “Steelers” kind of profile, battle tested, respected, and steeped in the division’s brand of football.
If Pittsburgh wants a coach who can stabilize the locker room after a Tomlin era exit and immediately set a defensive identity, Weaver is exactly the type of candidate who can climb quickly into the finalists.
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