Chicago Bears Doing “Serious Homework” Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver could potentially take over as the next head coach, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
Russini also wrote that Weaver would likely be a fit for the Jacksonville Jaguars if Doug Pederson was fired as head coach after Week 18.
Weaver, 44, is in his first season with Miami after spending most of the last decade with the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens. After brief coaching stints with the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns, Weaver spent five seasons coaching the Texans’ defensive line and served as the team’s defensive coordinator in 2020.
The former NFL defensive end then spent three seasons as defensive line coach and running game coordinator in Baltimore.
With the Dolphins, Weaver coached a unit that ranks third in the NFL in yards allowed and eighth in points allowed. That’s especially impressive considering the team was without pass rushers Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips for most of the year and ranks 27th in the NFL in sacks.
The Bears fired Matt Eberflus in November after a 4-8 start to the season. Chicago has since dropped to 4-12 and is last in the NFL in offensive yardage.
In addition to Weaver, Russini reported that the Bears are monitoring former Titans coach Mike Vrabel, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores and Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury for their vacant head coaching position. She noted, however, that Weaver attracts the most interest of the group.
More Miami Dolphins!
NFL Picks: Experts Predict Dolphins vs. Jets in Week 18
Dolphins vs Jets Broadcast Card: Where will the game be on TV?
Tua Tagovailoa questionable, Tyreek Hill questionable against Jets
This article was originally published on Dolphins Wire: Bears reportedly considering Dolphins coordinator for vacant head coaching job
