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Cardinals Officially Hire OC Nathaniel Hackett, DC Nick Rallis & STC Michael Ghobrial

The Arizona Cardinals announced they officially hired DC Nick Rallis, OC Nathaniel Hackett, and ST coordinator Michael Ghobrial on Friday, per Darren Urban of the team’s site. Hackett, 46, began his NFL coaching career with the Buccaneers back in 2006 as an offensive quality control coach.

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Stay or Go: Paying Up or Moving On From Cardinals Veteran Safety

The Arizona Cardinals move into the offseason with roughly $42 million in projected cap space and a plethora of different avenues the team could take. In continuing our preview of Cardinals free agents who will stay or go (click here for Jonah Williams), we move towards starting veteran safety Jalen Thompson.

NFL News / Burn City Sports / February 13

Cardinals lose out on coaching candidate to Titans despite better offer

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals have spent over a week looking for their next defensive coordinator and thought they found him. The franchise had interest in former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach and Indianapolis Colts DC Gus Bradley for the position.

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Cardinals bring back Justin Frye as offensive lineman coach in 2026

GLENDALE – New Arizona Cardinals head coach Mike LaFleur has made some massive strides in filling up his staff, but not in the way many fans would of thought.

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As franchises prepare wish lists for their next hires, numerous cautionary tales exist. Here are the worst head-coaching tenures since the 1970 merger.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / February 13

The saving grace of Cardinals retaining Nick Rallis as DC in 2026

GLENDALE – The names connected to the Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator job had fans excited. Different position coaches from the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and more were interviewing with the franchise for the position that looked to turn around a bad defensive unit in 2025.

Kyler Murray News / Burn City Sports / February 13

Kyler Murray interested in trade to Vikings this 2026 offseason

GLENDALE – The teams interested in Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray are known. The New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings have been connected to the two-time Pro Bowler early this offseason.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 13

Two Reasons Why Arizona Cardinals Kept Nick Rallis

The Arizona Cardinals move into 2026 with their defensive coordinator puzzle finally solved. The Cardinals are reportedly keeping Nick Rallis as their play-caller for a fourth season in spite of Jonathan Gannon being sent packing from head coaching duties.

Mike LaFleur News / Burn City Sports / February 13

Mike LaFleur to retain Nick Rallis as Arizona Cardinals set 2026 staff

GLENDALE — The Arizona Cardinals have reportedly finalized their coordinator positions for next season, with a familiar face expected to remain with the team despite former head coach Jonathan Gannon’s departure.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 13

Cardinals Coach Interviewing for Seahawks OC Job

The Arizona Cardinals have seen some massive turnover on their staff with the hire of head coach Mike LaFleur, and more changes could potentially be coming.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Matt Schaub News / Burn City Sports / February 13

Arizona Cardinals to hire 14-year NFL veteran Matt Schaub as QB coach

GLENDALE — The Arizona Cardinals have found their next quarterbacks coach, hiring a 14-year NFL veteran and former Pro Bowler. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz, the Cardinals are expected to add Matt Schaub to their coaching staff.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 13

Cardinals adding former Giants coach to staff

It’s a new era in Arizona… again. After the Jonathan Gannon experiment did not go their way, the Arizona Cardinals fired the former defensive coordinator-turned-head coach.

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Cardinals Hire Michael Ghobrial As STC

The Cardinals are hiring Michael Ghobrial as their special teams coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ghobrial spent the past two years in the same position with the Giants.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 13

Cardinals Captain Has 2-Word Response to Latest Coaching Move

The Arizona Cardinals are reportedly keeping defensive coordinator Nick Rallis after searching for plenty of other outside options this cycle, now confirmed through various reports.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / February 13

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 13

Cardinals Surprisingly Retain Offensive Coach

The Arizona Cardinals reportedly made a slew of coaching staff moves late Thursday night, which included the decision to retain offensive line coach Justin Frye.

Mike LaFleur News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 13

Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur expected to retain old DC on new staff

Although speculation swirled around the quarterback room for much of the 2025-26 season, the biggest statistical problem that plagued the Arizona Cardinals was their defense.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 13

Cardinals Make Shocking Decision at Defensive Coordinator

In a late-night news dump, the Arizona Cardinals have made a shocking decision in regards to their defensive coordinator position. After interviewing numerous

Matt Schaub News / Pro Football Rumors / February 13

Cardinals Expected To Add Matt Schaub As QBs Coach

Mike LaFleur spent time on the Falcons’ staff during Kyle Shanahan‘s stay as Atlanta’s OC. While Matt Ryan served as the starter during that period, Matt Schaub was the backup.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 13

Cardinals Expected To Retain DC Nick Rallis

Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports that the Cardinals are expected to retain defensive coordinator Nick Rallis under new HC Mike LaFleur. Rallis has served as the Cardinals’ defensive coordinator the past three seasons under Jonathan Gannon. Rallis, 32, began his coaching career at Wake Forest as their quality control coach back in 2017.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 12