Falcons interview Anthony Weaver, Klint Kubiak for head coach opening

The Atlanta Falcons kicked off their search for a new head coach by interviewing Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, the team announced Saturday.

Weaver, 45, concluded his second season as defensive coordinator with the Dolphins. He was a position coach on that side of the line with the New York Jets (2012), Buffalo Bills (2013), Cleveland Browns (2014-15), Houston Texans (2016-19) and Baltimore Ravens (2021-23) before becoming the Texans’ DC in 2020.

Kubiak, who turns 39 next month, completed his first season as offensive coordinator with the Seahawks after spending a year in the same position for the New Orleans Saints. He chose to leave while New Orleans was in the midst of a search for a new head coach.

After four seasons at the collegiate level, he held multiple offensive coaching positions with the Denver Broncos (2016-18) and Minnesota Vikings (2019-20) before serving as Minnesota’s offensive coordinator in 2021, when they ranked 12th in yards and 14th in scoring.

Kubiak then worked as the passing game coordinator for the Denver Broncos (2022) and the San Francisco 49ers (2023) before catching on in New Orleans. He is the son of Gary Kubiak, the former Texans and Broncos head coach who won a Super Bowl in Denver.

The Falcons finished the 2025 season with an 8-9 mark. Head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot were fired at the conclusion.

The announcement comes on the same day the Falcons named former quarterback Matt Ryan to the new role of president of football.

Ryan will report to team owner Arthur Blank, who announced his hiring.

When the club hires a new general manager and head coach, they will report to Ryan, who is tasked with overseeing football operations. He will collaborate with team president and CEO Greg Beadles, who is in charge of the business side.

–Field Level Media