Former Notre Dame star named Baltimore Ravens assistant head coach

The Baltimore Ravens announced a promotion for former Notre Dame star Anthony Weaver on Wednesday. Weaver joined the Ravens for the 2021 season as run-game coordinator and defensive line coach. Now, he adds assistant head coach to the title.

Weaver, who once played for Baltimore, came to the Ravens from the Houston Texans where he was defensive coordinator under Bill O’Brien. He coached in Houston for five seasons and worked with stars like J.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney.

He spent the previous four years as an NFL defensive line coach with the New York Jets (2012), Buffalo Bills (2013), Cleveland Browns (2014-2015).

The Baltimore Ravens selected Weaver in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. He went after Ed Reed and spent four years as a starter with the Ravens. He posted 14.5 sacks in four seasons.

Prior to his days in the NFL, Anthony Weaver was a standout defensive lineman for the Fighting Irish. He was a captain in 2001 and also won the team MVP award. He finished third in tackles with 59, including 21 for loss and seven sacks. Weaver is a Maryland native and he’s currently 41 years old.

Report: Troy Aikman officially leaving FOX

The decision is in. Troy Aikman is leaving FOX for ESPN.

Aikman is departing FOX to becoming ESPN’s main analyst for Monday Night Football, according to the New York Post’s Andrew Marchand. Marchand previously reported Aikman was “on the verge” of leaving FOX earlier Wednesday.

His contract is five years and expected to be at the level of Tony Romo’s deal with CBS, Marchand reported. Romo makes $17.5 million per year to work alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson. Marchand added the deal isn’t signed, but it’s almost done.

Aikman worked for FOX since 2001 and worked largely alongside Joe Buck during that time. Marchand added ESPN could make a run at Buck, whose contract expires after this season.

On3’s Nick Schultz contributed to this report.