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Cardinals request 9th name for head coach interview in Rams’ Mike LaFleur

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals are expanding their head coaching search with a new name to extend the list to nine. General manager Monti Ossenfort is heading the coaching search and is favoring looking at coordinators instead of fired head coaches.

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Cardinals likely out of the John Harbaugh sweepstakes due to steep demands

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals had slim chances already to win the John Harbaugh sweepstakes. Harbaugh is one of the best head coaching candidates in the market, with Arizona in desperate need of a winning coach.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 11

Cardinals Set to Interview Their Best HC Candidate

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals have eight names currently atop their list to replace Jonathan Gannon. All of Vance Joseph, Robert Saleh, Anthony Weaver, Patrick Brown, Raheem Morris, Klint Kubiak, Matt Nagy and Jeff Hafley have reportedly been requested by the Cardinals to interview for the vacant spot.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 11

Cardinals Probably Can't Match These John Harbaugh Demands

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals move into the second week of their coaching search with eight reported names requested to be interviewed. John Harbaugh, at this point in time, isn't set to meet with the Cardinals.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 10

NFL Insider Raises Key Question in Cardinals’ Coaching Search

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals move forward into the 2026 offseason with massive questions around what direction the organization will take after firing head coach Jonathan Gannon, ones that owner Michael Bidwill have to tackle head-on to find his next leader of the franchise.

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 10

NFL Fines Two Cardinals Players After Rams Game

ARIZONA — Two different Arizona Cardinals were hit with fines after their Week 18 regular season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Defensive lineman Darius Robinson and safety Jalen Thompson were each fined for plays made in the second quarter, both classified as unnecessary roughness.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 10

NFL Insider Leaves Cardinals Out of John Harbaugh Landing Spots

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' coaching search continues after firing head coach Jonathan Gannon, though a top potential option doesn't appear to be realistic.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 10

Cardinals Star Earns Well Deserved All-Pro Honor

ARIZONA — Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride was named to the Associated Press' All-Pro team for the 2025 season, marking the first honor of McBride's young career.

Trey McBride News / Burn City Sports / January 10

Cardinals Trey McBride stolen unanimous first-team All-Pro honors in 2025

GLENDALE – In no surprise, Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride was named to the NFL’s first-team All-Pro after a historic 2025 season. However, slight controversy comes with the news, as McBride only received 49 out of 50 first place votes.

Robert Saleh News / Burn City Sports / January 10

Why the Cardinals would like Robert Saleh to be next head coach in 2026

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals have interest in stealing a top coordinator from their NFC West rival. Of the eight names requested by the team to interview for the head coaching job, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh seems like the safest choice.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / January 10

The Cardinals best choice of the 8 names requested for interviews

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals have began its coaching search for 2026 less than a week ago and already have eight names ready to interview for the position.

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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.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 9

Insider: Cardinals Giving Surprise HC Candidate 'Strong Look’

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals' coaching search just began this week, though we're well underway with several candidates either requested to be interviewed or have already met with the organization already.

Michael Wilson News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 9

Cardinals WR Michael Wilson Sends Message After Breakout 2025

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals didn't come close to achieving their goals in 2025, though the emergence of wide receiver Michael Wilson certainly provides a building block for the organization moving into the future.

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The 'NFL Playoff rushing-TD leaders' quiz

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFL Analysis Network / January 9

Cardinals’ head coach search centers on leadership reset as franchise targets proven disciplinarian

The Arizona Cardinals are searching for a new head coach after parting ways with Jonathan Gannon following three losing seasons. The team finished 5–12 in 2025 and showed clear signs of disconnection on both sides of the ball.

Edgerrin James News / Burn City Sports / January 9

Calais Campbell, Edgerrin James reminisce on 2008 Cardinals playoffs after Miami’s Fiesta Bowl win

GLENDALE – Shortly after the Miami Hurricanes won the Fiesta Bowl, Cardinals legends Calais Campbell and Edgerrin James were beyond hyped and also reminiscing about their playing time in the same stadium.

Jonathan Gannon News / Burn City Sports / January 8

Former Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu ridicules Jonathan Gannon following firing

GLENDALE – With the announcement of Jonathan Gannon’s firing from the Arizona Cardinals, many have gave reaction and thoughts on the matter. Many players went to social media, like quarterback Kyler Murray, to show their support for their former head coach.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 8

Cardinals Request Interview With Packers DC

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals are set to speak with Green Bay Packers DC Jeff Hafley for their head coach opening, according to SI.com's Albert Breer.

Jalen Thompson News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 8

Cardinals Expected to Lose Veteran in Free Agency

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals have plenty of decisions to make over the coming months of the offseason, and while spots such as head coach and quarterback take obvious prominence, the Cardinals will have another pivotal free agency class coming up.

Kyler Murray News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 8

Insider: Don’t Count Kyler Murray Out of Cardinals’ Future Just Yet

ARIZONA — The overall direction of the Arizona Cardinals remains up in the air moving into 2026, but a door once thought to be completely closed could be open.

Mike McDaniel News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 8

Cardinals Gain New Head Coach Option After Dolphins Dismiss McDaniel

ARIZONA — The Miami Dolphins have fired head coach Mike McDaniel, and suddenly, the Arizona Cardinals have another option available. "After careful evaluation and extensive discussions since the season ended, I have made the decision that our organization is in need of comprehensive change.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 8

Trey McBride Reacts to Cardinals Firing Jonathan Gannon

ARIZONA — Arizona Cardinals players were vocal in their support for head coach Jonathan Gannon prior to his dismissal earlier in the week, but in the aftermath, guys such as star tight end Trey McBride understand why the Cardinals made their decision.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / January 6