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The Cardinals interviewed multiple finalists, including favored candidate Mike LaFleur and surprising choice Ron Rivera, as they near a head coach decision.
- On Jan. 27, 2026, the Arizona Cardinals interviewed Ron Rivera and Mike LaFleur in Phoenix, with LaFleur courted over a Valley dinner, signaling a near-final coaching decision.
- The Arizona Cardinals fired Jonathan Gannon earlier this month after a 3-14 2025 season, with Kyler Murray’s $52.6 million 2026 cap hit shaping their offseason plans.
- Ron Rivera’s background includes a recent Cal role and a 102-103-2 NFL head-coaching record, while Mike LaFleur is Sean McVay’s fourth offensive coordinator to pursue a head job.
- The field tightened as LaFleur’s availability and Campanile’s retention reshaped the race for Arizona; the Cardinals courted Mike LaFleur with a Valley dinner on Monday, Jan. 26, while Jacksonville retained Anthony Campanile for 2026.
- Should Arizona hire Mike LaFleur, he’d be their sixth consecutive first-time head coach, and how he handles roster and quarterback issues will shape the Cardinals’ first offseason before the 2026 season.
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Cardinals head coach, Phoenix Suns injuries & Super Bowl Preview | FOX 10 Talks Sports
FOX 10 Sports Anchor Richard Saenz & Executive Producer Mark Malerich talk about the biggest news in Arizona Sports. On today's show, they discuss the latest updates in the search for the new Arizona Cardinals head coach, plus the injuries of the Phoenix Suns stars, and they predict who will win the Super Bowl.
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