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Why Cardinals Lost Out on Their Top Defensive Coordinator Choice

The Arizona Cardinals are still in search of a defensive coordinator as the staff under the freshly hired Mike LaFleur begins to take shape — though it's not for lack of effort.

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Cardinals Coach’s Stock Rising After Bears Interview Request

Arizona Cardinals pass-game coordinator Connor Senger is in high demand across the league as coaching staffs begin to fill. Senger is now being requested for his third interview after Ian Rapoport revealed the Chicago Bears are showing interest, joining the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers in wanting to speak with him.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 3

New Arizona Cardinals Coach Sends Message to Fans

The Arizona Cardinals are set to officially introduce new head coach Mike LaFleur today as the organization's next head coach, and while LaFleur is sure to speak on a variety of topics at his press conference (noon AZ time), he did send a message to fans after just landing in the desert.

Mike LaFleur News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 3

Cardinals Favorites to Add First Coach to New Staff

The Arizona Cardinals move into the first official days of the Mike LaFleur era needing to quickly assemble a staff, and they're reportedly favorites to land a former New York Giants special teams coach.

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The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

How many of the offensive skill-position players to be named a Pro Bowler for the 2025-26 season (including the players replaced AND their alternates) can you name in five minutes?

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2

Cardinals’ Mike LaFleur earns ‘real bright’ endorsement from Bruce Arians

After spending three years learning under Sean McVay with the Los Angeles Rams, Mike LaFleur has joined the small fraternity able to call themselves the Arizona Cardinals’ head coach.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / February 2

Mike LaFleur sends message to Cardinals fans after hiring

After news broke that Mike LaFleur was being named the next head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, fans instantly started imagining what the former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator could bring to the desert.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

What Cardinals GM Said on Mike LaFleur Hire

The Arizona Cardinals move into the future with their biggest question of the offseason answered: Who will coach this football team? Mike LaFleur accepted the job and hopes to turn things around in the desert sooner as opposed to later as a first-time head coach.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

Options Are Dwindling After Cardinals Miss on Top Defensive Coordinator

The Arizona Cardinals are seeing top defensive coordinator candidates drop left and right. Since hiring head coach Mike LaFleur yesterday, notable names such as Raheem Morris and Anthony Weaver have taken defensive coordinator gigs elsewhere.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

Ravens Steal Cardinals' Top Defensive Coordinator Option

The Arizona Cardinals' top potential option for a defensive coordinator is now off the market. Former Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver is heading to Baltimore to assume the same role, according to numerous reports.

Michael Bidwill News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

What Michael Bidwill Said on New Cardinals Head Coach

The Arizona Cardinals have landed a new head coach. After weeks of searching, Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur is the man moving into 2026.

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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 2

Cardinals Couldn't Beat Him, So They Hired Mike LaFleur

The Arizona Cardinals ended their 27-day search for their next head coach, announcing the hiring of Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as the next top guy in Arizona.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 2

Latest Update on Mike LaFleur is Exciting for Cardinals Fans

There's genuine excitement surrounding the Arizona Cardinals' hire of Mike LaFleur, and rightfully so. The Cardinals are taking a risk on LaFleur's upside as a strong offensive mind who has spent years working under the likes of Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / February 2

New Cardinals head coach releases 1st official statement since hiring

GLENDALE – After a long, tedious search process, the Arizona Cardinals have hired their 44th head coach in franchise history in Mike LaFleur. The 38-year-old was the heavy favorite for the job since the firing of former head coach Mike LaFleur.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / February 2

Details surrounding Cardinals hiring Mike LaFleur and coaching search as a whole

GLENDALE – The firing of Jonathan Gannon on Jan. 5th set the Arizona Cardinals standards for 2026. Owner Michael Bidwill claimed that the decision came down to wins and losses, and general manager Monti Ossenfort will lead the search to find a coach that was better suited to help the franchise win.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 3

NFL teams with shakiest quarterback situations heading into 2026 season

There are a healthy number of teams in the NFL that have to address their quarterback situation for next season.

Vikings' Justin Jefferson seems to shade QB J.J. McCarthy

NFL execs, coaches react to Shedeur Sanders' Pro Bowl nod

Browns star Denzel Ward opens up about future of Sanders

Browns, Saints reportedly will be part of historic game in 2026

Giants interview OC candidate who seems like perfect fit for Jaxson Dart

Cowboys fans receive worrisome update on George Pickens

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 1

NFL World Has Strong Opinions About Mike LaFleur to Cardinals

The dust is beginning to settle on the Arizona Cardinals' hire of Mike LaFleur as their next head coach. Arizona, the final team in the NFL this offseason

Mike LaFleur News / Ball Exclusives / February 1

Cardinals hire Rams OC Mike LaFleur as new head coach

The Cardinals have signed former Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur to a five-year deal as their new head coach. Jonathan Gannon was previously fired as the Cardinals’ head coach back on Jan.

Kyler Murray News / Burn City Sports / February 1

Kyler Murray’s 2026 status with Cardinals after Mike LaFleur hiring

GLENDALE – The first domino of the Arizona Cardinals offseason begin with former Los Angeles OC Mike LaFleur named next head coach. The 38-year-old will get his first ever head coaching opportunity in the same division as two mentors in Sean McVay and Kyler Shanahan.