Jan. 29, 2026, 6:56 p.m. MT
While it hasn’t looked like the Arizona Cardinals have had much of a plan with their search for a new head coach, we now know the reason why, despite having had second interviews with Anthony Campanile, Anthony Weaver and Mike LaFleur, there is no new coach hired.
According to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, the Cardinals advised the candidates they were considering that there was still one candidate to interview.
That candidate is Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak. The Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders are set to interview him in person on Saturday in Seattle. Kubiak is considered the favorite to land the job with the Raiders, but the Cardinals are still interested.
That apparently was enough for Campanile to get a new deal with the Jaguars to return as defensive coordinator, or perhaps he was told he was no longer being considered.
The Cardinals are one of two teams, along with the Raiders, still searching for a head coach. Eight other teams have already made their decisions.
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Former Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon has already landed a job as defensive coordinator with the Green Bay Packers.
This will drag on for a few more days, it seems.
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