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He did not pan out well in Miami, but the Cardinals could be the perfect spot for Mike McDaniel. The 42-year-old has been around the hottest offensive minds in football — including Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, and Matt LaFleur — but he wants to redeem himself.

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Cardinals’ players at risk of being cut in 2026 offseason

GLENDALE – After the most losses in a single season, the Arizona Cardinals are due for a total turnover. The franchise is already looking for its next head coach, but there are plenty of problems facing the team.

Jeff Hafley News / Burn City Sports / January 17

Cardinals request 2nd interview with Packers DC Jeff Hafley

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals have their first second interview with a candidate for their vacant head coaching gig. General manager Monti Ossenfort and his team have reportedly met with over a dozen coaches across the league to be the franchise’s next head coach in 2026.

Robert Saleh News / Burn City Sports / January 17

Robert Saleh’s one demand if the Cardinals want him to be head coach in 2026

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals completed their interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh late Thursday, as the franchise gets closer to hiring their next head coach in 2026.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 17

Insider Sounds Alarm on Cardinals’ Head Coaching Search

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals have identified 13 candidates to replace former head coach Jonathan Gannon after three years of service. Those candidates have several pros and cons to each, as the Cardinals indeed held their promise of casting a wide net.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

Jonathan Gannon News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 17

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon Gaining Traction for Cowboys DC Role

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals move into the offseason in search of their newest head coach after dismissing Jonathan Gannon following the end of a dismal 2025 season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 17

First Head Coach Finalist Reportedly Emerges in Cardinals Search

ARIZONA — The first known finalist for the Arizona Cardinals' head coaching search has been reported. The Cardinals would like to bring in Green Bay Packers

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 17

Fact or Fiction: Inside the Rumors Driving the Cardinals’ Coaching Search

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals move into their coaching search with 13 potential candidates in mind to replace Jonathan Gannon. It's unknown exactly when the Cardinals plan to move on through their next round of interviews (let alone actually make a hire) though Arizona's bound to make a decision at some point on who their next leader is.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 17

Cardinals Named Most Miserable Team Entering 2026 Offseason

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals move into the offseason with plenty of question marks from top to bottom of the organization. 2026 will, again, be a pivotal offseason in hopes of getting the Cardinals turned around with massive decisions ahead on spots such as quarterback, head coach and more.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / January 16

The Cardinals biggest problem during head coaching search for 2026

GLENDALE – Nearly two weeks have passed since the firing of head coach Jonathan Gannon, and the Arizona Cardinals are a wildcard of the direction their going at head coach.

Jonathan Gannon News / Burn City Sports / January 16

Former Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon interviewing for Titans head coaching job

GLENDALE – After a 15-36 record with the Arizona Cardinals, former head coach Jonathan Gannon’s reputation seemed to be in the mud. Despite the nice closing

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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 Lafleur News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 16

Cardinals Should Swing for the Fences With Mike LaFleur as Head Coach

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals don't play baseball, though they might find themselves in a position to swing for the fences this offseason. The Cardinals

Jonathan Gannon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

Cowboys Hosting Former Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon For DC Interview Early Next Week

According to Todd Archer, the Cowboys are scheduled to host former Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon for an interview for their defensive coordinator job early

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 16

Tiering Every Cardinals Head Coach Candidate: Who’s the Clear No. 1?

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' coaching search is well underway, with 13 various prospects potentially landing the spot Jonathan Gannon occupied for the last three seasons.

Jonathan Gannon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

Titans Interviewing Former Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon For HC Job Sunday

According to Adam Schefter, the Titans are scheduling an interview with former Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon for their head coaching vacancy on Sunday.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 16

Falcons Coaching Rumor Keeps Door Open for Cardinals’ Top Candidate

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals are one of eight current NFL teams looking to fill their head coaching vacancy. With 13 candidates reportedly requested to interview and potentially replace Jonathan Gannon, the Cardinals indeed cast a wide net of options.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 16

Pros, Cons to Every Cardinals Head Coach Candidate

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals move into the thick of their initial round of interviews in search of the franchise's 44th all-time head coach, which will mark their third in five years.

Robert Saleh News / Burn City Sports / January 15

Cardinals get interview with Robert Saleh for head coaching job in 2026

GLENDALE – As the days progress, it seems like the Arizona Cardinals are interviewing a new head coaching candidate. New coaches in the market put their hat in the ring for the opportunity to lead the franchise.

Kyler Murray News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 15

Kyler Murray’s Trade Market Suddenly Looks Stronger

ARIZONA — Among the many things on the Arizona Cardinals' checklist this offseason, figuring out their current conundrum with quarterback Kyler Murray ranks right behind landing their next head coach.

Jonathan Gannon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

Commanders Interviewing Jonathan Gannon Today For DC Vacancy

According to Adam Schefter, former Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon is interviewing with the Commanders for their vacancy at defensive coordinator today. Gannon should be relatively in-demand as a DC option after being fired by the Cardinals this offseason.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 15

9 Cardinals Marked as Potential Cut Candidates This Offseason

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals are well underway with their coaching search, though the Cardinals will still have some hefty decisions to make in the coming months on what their roster will look like moving into 2026.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 15

Cardinals Eat Their Vegetables in Latest Three-Round Mock Draft

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' draft plans may have just changed thanks to Oregon QB Dante Moore returning to school for another season, dwindling an already top-heavy class and leaving more uncertainty for what the beginning of the order looks like.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 15

Vance Joseph Considered Strong Candidate For Cardinals’ HC Opening

Per Mike Klis, Broncos DC Vance Joseph is expected to emerge as a strong candidate for the Cardinals’ HC opening. Klis adds Arizona cannot get permission to interview Joseph until Denver is eliminated or the Super Bowl bye week.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL Analysis Network / January 13

Arizona Cardinals expand head coach search as Jesse Minter draws leaguewide interest

The Arizona Cardinals have expanded their search for a new head coach, adding multiple candidates to an already extensive list as ownership and the front office look to reset the team’s direction following Jonathan Gannon’s dismissal.