Arizona Cardinals: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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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.

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The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least one 4,000-passing-yard season on their resume can you name in 10 minutes?

The 'Passing leaders by NFL franchise' quiz

The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard playoff rusher by team' quiz

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.

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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.

Arizona Cardinals 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 / Burn City Sports / January 14

The Arizona Cardinals must address one major problem heading into 2026 NFL season

GLENDALE – The most uncomfortable truth in the desert is also the simplest, and the Arizona Cardinals are realizing that even with a top-tier quarterback, coach, or playbook, they will not be able to survive a broken offensive line.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 14

The Biggest Fantasy Football QB Busts of 2025

With the 2025 regular season concluded, it’s a good time to go back and look at the players who underperformed the most based on expectations and draft 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 14

These 3 Coaching Candidates Are Missing From the Cardinals’ Interview List

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals have filled up their list of coaching candidates entering the 2026 offseason, as 13 current faces have reportedly been requested to interview for the vacant seat left by Jonathan Gannon.

NFL News / Burn City Sports / January 14

Could Cardinals bring back Texans DC Matt Burke to be head coach in 2026

GLENDALE – Ten days following the firing of head coach Jonathan Gannon, the Arizona Cardinals already have a 13-name list of candidates to be their next head coach.