The Mike McDonald loss two years ago wasn’t the only significant defection in Baltimore, as former NFL pass rusher and Ravens assistant coach, Anthony Weaver, took his talents to Miami for a shot at being a defensive coordinator. After a slow start, Weaver’s defense has improved, helping Miami win four of its last five games while ranking among the NFL’s stingiest scoring units. The Athletic’s Dianna Rusinni took a look at some of the top names set to dominate the NFL’s 2026 coaching carousel, and Weaver is among the top names. Expect these assistant coaches to garner serious looks in the upcoming coaching cycle: Chiefs OC Matt Nagy, 49ers DC Robert Saleh, Colts DC Lou Anarumo, Broncos DC Vance Joseph, Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver, Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak, Rams DC Chris Shula, Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury, Packers DC Jeff Hafley, Bills OC Joe Brady and Jags DC Anthony Campanile.Since 2011, at least five head-coaching vacancies have popped up each cycle. Right now? Only two teams have openings: the Giants and Titans. That number will go up. There are no guarantees these jobs will come open, but many around the league are asking questions about the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals and Cincinnati Bengals, in addition to the Raiders.Coaches have about a month left, maybe through the playoffs, to prove they can handle the big seat.After Mike Macdonald exited for Seattle, Weaver departed Baltimore, where he was the Ravens’ assistant head coach and defensive line coach. The 45-year-old Weaver played seven seasons in the NFL as a defensive end for the Ravens (2002-2005) and Houston Texans (2006-2008) after being a second-round pick out of Notre Dame.Weaver broke into the NFL coaching ranks as an assistant linebacker coach for the New York Jets in 2012.This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Anthony Weaver is one of the big names in 2026 NFL head coach carousel