Jan. 18, 2026, 11:12 a.m. MT
The Arizona Cardinals are still engaged in their search for a new head coach, and things might have gotten a little bit better for them. Another team has named their new head coach, and it didn’t take away any of the Cardinals’ candidates.
The Atlanta Falcons named former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski their new coach, replacing Raheem Morris.
Stefanski was not one of the 13 known candidates the Cardinals have.
So now the Falcons and the New York Giants, who have hired John Harbaugh, have their coaching jobs filled, leaving the Cardinals as one of seven teams still looking for a new coach. That list includes the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, Miami Dolphins, Las Vegas Raiders and Browns as well as the Cardinals.
Who are the Cardinals’ candidates?
The Cardinals have either interviewed or requested to interview 13 coaches. They spoke with Harbaugh on a phone call as well.
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These are the guys we know the Cardinals have interest in.
Denver Broncos DC Vance JosephMiami Dolphins DC Anthony WeaverKansas City Chiefs OC Matt NagySan Francisco 49ers DC Robert SalehSeattle Seahawks OC Klint KubiakFormer Atlanta Falcons HC Raheem MorrisNew England Patriots passing game coordinator/tight ends coach Thomas BrownGreen Bay Packers DC Jeff HafleyLos Angeles Rams OC Mike LaFleurLos Angeles Rams DC Chris ShulaHouston Texans DC Matt BurkeLos Angeles Chargers DC Jesse MinterPittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith
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