Matt Weiss case: Victims report lack of information as legal proceedings progress
The former Ravens and Michigan assistant coach faces a criminal trial in November 2025 for allegedly hacking the accounts of female athletes. The victims claim to have been kept in the dark about the progress of the case.
The criminal case against Matt Weiss, a former Baltimore Ravens assistant and former University of Michigan offensive coordinator, is moving toward trial with a scheduled date of November 2025. Weiss faces allegations of illegally accessing thousands of accounts linked to female athletes, but the alleged victims say they are being kept in the dark about the progress of the investigation.
One of the victims, identified as "Hannah" in an interview with The Athletic, expressed frustration with the lack of transparency: "I feel like we're being kept in the dark." Hannah is part of a civil lawsuit that also involves the University of Michigan and Keffer Development Services, a company that manages athlete databases.
Civil lawsuits pile up as the NFL and Michigan avoid commenting
Since the indictment in March, more than a dozen civil lawsuits related to the Weiss case have been filed. The charges include breach of personal data and lack of oversight by the institutions involved. So far, neither the Ravens nor other NFL franchises with which Weiss was associated—such as the Seahawks, Browns, or Chargers—have issued public comments.
At the league's annual meeting, current Chargers coach and former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh reacted by saying, "Shocked. Totally shocked. Disturbing." Previously, Harbaugh and others, including Ravens coach John Harbaugh, had praised Weiss's technical and analytical abilities in the video studio, a fact that was even acknowledged in a post on the Ravens' website, which was later deleted.
A former college athlete, a victim of Matt Weiss, gives her statement on the hacking allegations. Photo: FOX 2 DETROIT
A promising rise cut short by accusations and digital evidence
Matt Weiss was considered a rising figure in college and professional football for years. His career included contributions in technical areas that influenced NFL rule interpretations, reinforcing his profile as an expert in analysis and strategy.
However, authorities claim to have digital evidence directly linking Weiss to unauthorized access to athletes' accounts. Despite his presumption of innocence, the technical evidence could be key in the trial, posing a complex scenario for his defense and an uncertain future for his professional career.
