Miami’s defensive coordinator had previously interviewed for head coaching vacancies before taking the job with the Dolphins last offseason.

The New Orleans Saints requested permission to interview Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver for their open head coaching spot. Dianna Russini of The Athletic was the first to report the New Orleans request on Monday afternoon.

Coach Weaver is a leader of men and you could see that in how he conducts himself and if you ask anybody in the defensive room, he’ll tell you the same,” safety Jevon Holland said.