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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.

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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.

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One of the more intriguing storylines revolves around Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis.

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The most awful NFL coaching jobs of all time

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

Kyler Murray News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 12

Why Cardinals, Kyler Murray Dilemma is So Complicated

The Arizona Cardinals approach the 2026 offseason with a clear goal in mind: Figure out what to do with quarterback Kyler Murray. While the overall decision

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / February 12

Cardinals Interviewed Seahawks DBs Coach Karl Scott For DC Job

The Cardinals are continuing to interview potential defensive coordinators to serve under new head coach Mike LaFleur. The latest addition to the list is Seahawk defensive backs coach/passing game coordinator Karl Scott, who has already completed an interview for the job, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 12

More Details Emerge on State-of-the-Art Cardinals Facility

The Arizona Cardinals move into the future looking to welcome a brand new facility, hoping for completion for some time in 2028. Today, the team announced they'd host a groundbreaking ceremony next week (Thursday, Feb.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / February 12

Cardinals interview Seahawks DB coach Karl Scott for defensive coordinator job

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals have cast a wide net for their coaching searches, and they have recently interviewed Seahawks defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Karl Scott for their defensive coordinator job.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 12

The Arizona Cardinals Are Closer to Contending Than You Think

The Arizona Cardinals aren't synonymous with success. Dating back to 1947, the Cardinals — having relocated from Chicago to St. Louis to Arizona — have made the playoffs 11 times.

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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 / February 12

Cardinals Eying Super Bowl Coach for DC Job

The Arizona Cardinals are potentially looking to add some Super Bowl pedigree to their coaching staff. According to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, the Cardinals interviewed Seattle Seahawks defensive backs coach and passing game coordinator Karl Scott for their vacant defensive coordinator position.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 12

Cardinals Interviewed Seahawks Assistant Karl Scott For DC Role

CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reports the Cardinals interviewed Seahawks defensive pass game coordinator Karl Scott for their DC role on new HC Mike LaFleur’s staff.

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Should Cardinals Re-Sign Veteran Tackle in Free Agency?

The Arizona Cardinals are slowly piecing together their coaching staff after hiring head coach Mike LaFleur, and before you know it, NFL free agency will be here.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 11

Cardinals Running Out of Defensive Coordinator Options

The Arizona Cardinals' options continue to dwindle as their defensive coordinator search took another turn this week with the departure of Houston Texans coach Dino Vasso, who is reportedly staying in Houston for 2026.

Kyler Murray News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 11

Inside Kyler Murray’s Trade Market: What the Cardinals Can Realistically Expect

The cat is out of the bag — Kyler Murray is likely to be departing the Arizona Cardinals this offseason per recent reports. Murray just completed his seventh season in unceremonious fashion, leaving after Week 5 with a foot injury and not returning to action the rest of the year despite speculation of him being healthy.

Arizona Cardinals News / Last Word On Sports / February 11

'Likely to Move On' – Cardinals $230 Million Weapon On the Trade Block

The Arizona Cardinals have a new head coach, but recent reports indicate the new leadership will still look to trade quarterback Kyler Murray. The first-overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Murray found early success and even guided the team to the playoffs in 2021.

NFL News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 11

Cardinals Land Cornerstone OL in New Mock Draft

ARIZONA — The Arizona Cardinals need help across the board, making their third overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft one of great interest and debate.

Kyler Murray News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 10

2 best Kyler Murray trade destinations with Cardinals breakup looming

We are witnessing the Kyler Murray era in Arizona come to a pitiful end. Drafted first overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 2019, Murray was supposed to be the franchise quarterback for the team.

Kyler Murray News / Pro Football Rumors / February 10

Cardinals Will Look To Trade Kyler Murray

The possibility of the Cardinals retaining quarterback Kyler Murray for 2026 came up three weeks ago, but his future in the desert remains iffy at best.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / February 10

Cardinals hilarious longshot betting odds for NFC West title in 2026

GLENDALE – Hard to have a worst season than the Arizona Cardinals in 2025. Loss a franchise-record 14 games, allowed the most points in a single season, went winless in the division and watched an NFC West rival win the Super Bowl.

Kyler Murray News / Burn City Sports / February 10

How will the Kyler Murray decision define the Arizona Cardinals’ future?

GLENDALE – Rumors and theories about what the future holds for both Kyler Murray and the Cardinals have been circulating. On Super Bowl Sunday, Adam Schefter dropped the kind of note that makes front offices squirm and fan bases spiral, as Arizona has come out and said they would like to explore trading Kyler Murray.