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Cardinals invest in run game with third overall pick in Mel Kiper’s 2026 NFL Mock draft

GLENDALE – With the end of the NFL regular season finished, many teams shift their focus to the 2026 NFL draft. The Arizona Cardinals are one of the 18 teams with their first round pick locked, with the highly coveted third overall pick.

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Could Cardinals shock NFL world and sign John Harbaugh to be head coach in 2026?

GLENDALE – One of the biggest shockers in the NFL this past week was the Baltimore Ravens firing 18-year head coach John Harbaugh. The Ravens become one of the seven teams looking for a new head coach heading into the 2026, including the Arizona Cardinals after firing head coach Jonathan Gannon.

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Draft Experts Are Dead Wrong About the Cardinals’ No. 3 Pick

All eyes will be on general manager Monti Ossenfort when the 2026 NFL Draft rolls around and the Arizona Cardinals are on the clock with the third overall pick.

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Pat Tillman’s impact remembered in annual Pat’s Run that merges sports and service

TEMPE — Arizona sports legend and service member Pat Tillman’s legacy continues to be celebrated, and for the 22nd consecutive year, Pat’s Run will return this April.

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The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to lead the league in passing touchdowns for each season since the AFL/NFL merger in 1970 can you name in six minutes?

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 7

Coveted Cardinals QB Prospect Officially Enters Draft

The Arizona Cardinals have some massive decisions to contemplate this offseason — especially after firing head coach Jonathan Gannon. The ramifications from that will follow, but perhaps more than any other question general manager Monti Ossenfort has to answer is the future of the quarterback position.

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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.

Matt Nagy News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 7

Cardinals Set to Interview Chiefs OC Matt Nagy

The Arizona Cardinals are set to interview Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero. "The Raiders and Cardinals have requested interviews with Chiefs OC Matt Nagy for their head coaching jobs, sources tell The Insiders.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 7

Former Cardinals Coach Officially Takes Ole Miss Job

ARIZONA — It's officially, official. After rumors swirled of Arizona Cardinals DB coach Patrick Toney taking the Ole Miss defensive coordinator job, the school officially announced it today: Toney has spent the last three seasons in Arizona as the Cardinals' defensive backs coach after Jonathan Gannon brought him on in 2023.

Gary Kubiak News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 6

Cardinals Eying Seahawks' Klint Kubiak for HC Job

The Arizona Cardinals fired Jonathan Gannon yesterday, and just over 24 hours later, we already have several candidates for the job. The Cardinals wasted no time in assembling a list of potential leaders to take over in 2026, though most of them are defensive-minded guys in Robert Saleh, Anthony Weaver and Vance Joseph.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Former Cardinals HC Kliff Kingsbury is the talk of NFL social media, do fans want a second stint?

GLENDALE — A former Arizona Cardinals head coach has parted ways with the Washington Commanders as their offensive coordinator and is seeking another opportunity to take the helm of an NFL team four years after leaving Arizona.

John Harbaugh News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 6

Cardinals Should Pounce on John Harbaugh After Ravens’ Stunning Move

And all of a sudden, a hot new bombshell enters the villa. This isn't Love Island, though the Arizona Cardinals' head coaching vacancy following the dismissal of Jonathan Gannon will see numerous suitors interviewed to lead the organization marching into 2026.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 6

Former Cardinals Captain Joining 49ers for Playoff Push

The Arizona Cardinals won't be in the postseason, but a former captain will be on the roster for a divisional foe. The San Francisco 49ers are bringing on LB Kyzir White for their postseason run as injuries have piled up at the linebacker 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.

Robert Saleh News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 6

Robert Saleh among three DCs interviewing for Cardinals opening

The Arizona Cardinals already have an ideal head coach in mind after firing Jonathan Gannon. One day after relieving Gannon of his duties, the team has a trio of candidates in mind: Robert Saleh, Vance Joseph, and Anthony Weaver.

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Jonathan Gannon News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Former Cardinals DC Vance Joseph back in the head coaching mix for Arizona

GLENDALE – With Jonathan Gannon now on the way out for the Arizona Cardinals, Vance Joseph, a former defensive coordinator for Arizona, is having an interview for a head coaching position.

Michael Bidwill News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 6

Michael Bidwill Earns Cardinals Fans’ Applause -- Now Comes the Hard Part

For the moment, Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill has the applause from the fan base. We'll see how long he can hold it. Many thought Bidwill would have taken the "easy" route in retaining head coach Jonathan Gannon for 2026, and it would have been understood.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Could the Arizona Cardinals shock the NFL and trade the No. 3 overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft?

GLENDALE – The 2026 NFL Draft will surely bring a lot of surprises and predictions, although could the Arizona Cardinals get the party started with a possible trade?

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / January 6

Cardinals, Giants, Raiders, Titans To Interview Vance Joseph

Vance Joseph‘s second Broncos stint has boosted his stock, and after seven years back on the coordinator level, the former head coach is poised to become a strong candidate for a second-chance opportunity.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 6

First Candidate Emerges for Cardinals HC Opening

The Arizona Cardinals' first candidate for their head coach opening has been revealed. According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Vance Joseph will be interviewing for the Cardinals' opening alongside the Raiders, Giants and Titans as well.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Cardinals ranked least desirable vacant head coaching job heading into 2026

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals were one of four teams to fire their head coach in Black Monday, making it six vacant NFL head coaching job available.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Early 2026 NFL Mock Draft has Cardinals selecting best offensive lineman in class

GLENDALE – This offseason will be a busy time for Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort. Not only will he be leading the team’s coaching search, but will have a crucial decision to make with the third overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / January 6

Kyler Murray breaks silence on Cardinals firing Jonathan Gannon

GLENDALE – The news of Jonathan Gannon’s firing has everyone talking, including Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray. Since backup QB Jacoby Brissett was named starter following Week 9, Murray has been mostly radio silent.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 5

Cardinals’ 3-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after 3-14 season

Rock bottom has a way of forcing clarity. For the Arizona Cardinals, the 2025 season was historically, franchise-alteringly bad. A 3-14 finish, the worst of the modern era, didn’t merely cost games.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / January 6

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has reaction to Jonathan Gannon's firing

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray has strong reaction to Jonathan Gannon's firing

On Monday, the Arizona Cardinals fired head coach Jonathan Gannon, and QB Kyler Murray had something to say about it.

'All options are on the table': Cardinals GM discusses Kyler Murray's future after firing of Jonathan Gannon

Cardinals fire coach Jonathan Gannon after 3 seasons

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 5

Cardinals Sign Four To Futures Deals For 2026

The Arizona Cardinals signed officially signed four players to futures contracts on Monday for the 2026 season. The full includes: LB Elliott Brown DB Jaden Davis WR Bryson Green LB Eku Leota Futures contracts are essentially camp invites that will allow players to compete for roster spots during offseason workouts and training camp.