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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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 / Burn City Sports / January 7

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.

John Harbaugh News / Burn City Sports / January 7

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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Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 7

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.

Pat Tillman News / Burn City Sports / January 7

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.

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.

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.