The Arizona Cardinals are onto the interviewing process after compiling a hefty list of head-coaching candidates following the firing of Jonathan Gannon.
But who has met with the Cardinals so far?
A timeline of those who have interviewed in some fashion with the Cardinals, plus the other names linked to the job so far.
Cardinals head-coaching interview timeline
Jan. 16 — Los Angeles Rams OC Mike LaFleur interviews
LaFleur is meeting with Arizona on Friday, according to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer.
Under LaFleur, who is the brother of Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, L.A. ranked first in total yards (394.6 per game), passing yards (268.1) and points (30.5) this past regular season.
He’s now preparing for a divisional round playoff game against the Chicago Bears.
This marks LaFleur’s third season in L.A. after serving as the New York Jets OC from 2021-22.
Jan. 15 — San Francisco 49ers DC Robert Saleh interviews
Saleh interviewed with the Cardinals on Thursday night, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Much like LaFleur, Saleh is in the middle of his preparation for a divisional round playoff game with San Francisco taking on Seattle on Saturday.
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Saleh returned to his post as 49ers defensive coordinator this season. His unit ranked 20th in total defense (340.2 yards per game) and 13th in points allowed (21.8).
Before his second stint with the 49ers and one-year run as a Green Bay Packers offensive consultant, Saleh was the New York Jets’ head coach from 2021-24. He posted a 20-36 mark across four seasons.
He earned that head-coaching role from his time as 49ers DC from 2017-20.
Jan. 14 — Green Bay Packers DC Jeff Hafley interviews
Arizona met with Hafley on Wednesday, according to Breer.
Hafley has served as Green Bay’s defensive coordinator the past two seasons. In 2025, Green Bay ranked 12th in yards per game allowed (311.8) and 11th in points allowed (21.2).
Before his time in Green Bay, Hafley was the head coach at Boston College from 2020-23. He compiled a 22-26 mark during that span.
Jan. 13 — Los Chargers DC Jesse Minter interviews
Minter interviewed with the Cardinals on Tuesday, according to Breer.
He just finished his second season as Chargers DC. The L.A. defense allowed the nine fewest points (20) and fifth fewest yards (285.2) per game under Minter.
Minter also has a prior relationship with current Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson, having served as Michigan’s defensive coordinator from 2022-23.
Jan. 12 — Falcons head coach Raheem Morris interviews
Morris had an in-person interview with Arizona a week after his firing as Atlanta Falcons head coach.
Morris posted a 16-18 mark with the Falcons across his two seasons as head coach before his firing.
In addition to Morris’ stint with Atlanta, he was also the lead man for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2009-11. He went 17-31 during those three years.
He also knows the NFC West a little bit, having served as the Rams DC from 2021-23.
Jan. 10 — Seattle Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak interviews
Kubiak spent two days meeting with Arizona and five others, according to Breer.
It’s been a big first year as Seahawks OC for Kubiak, who led a top 10 offense (351.4 per game) and was third in points scored (28.4).
Before his time in Seattle, Kubiak most recent stops include San Francisco 49ers passing game coordinator (2023) and New Orleans Saints OC (2024).
Jan. 9 — Kansas City Chiefs OC Matt Nagy interviews
Nagy met with the Cardinals on Friday, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Another prior head coach, Nagy posted a 34-31 record and had two playoff appearances with the Chicago Bears from 2018-21.
Most recently, Nagy has spent the past three years with the Chiefs as their OC.
Jan. 6 — Denver Broncos DC Vance Joseph interviews
Joseph interviewed with the Cardinals the same week Arizona moved on from Gannon, according to Schefter.
He is a familiar name to the Cardinals, having served as Arizona’s DC from 2019-22 under ex-head coach Kliff Kingsbury. Joseph also interviewed for the Cardinals’ head-coaching gig in 2023 before Gannon got the job.
Joseph is currently preparing for the NFL playoffs with the No. 1 seed Denver Broncos. As Denver’s DC, the Broncos ranked second in total defense (278.2) and third in fewest points allowed (18.3) per game.
Other Cardinals head-coaching candidates
Jan. 14 — Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith interview requested
Smith was requested by Arizona on Wednesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The offensive coordinator just wrapped up his second season in Pittsburgh after serving as Falcons head coach from 2021-23. He went 21-30 during that span.
Jan. 13 — Houston Texans DC Matt Burke interview requested
Burke was requested for a head-coaching interview by the Cardinals on Tuesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini.
Burke is in his third season as Texans DC. His unit was tops in the league for total yards (277.2) and second in fewest points allowed (17.4).
Before that, Burke worked as Arizona’s defensive line coach in 2022.
Jan. 11 — Los Angeles Rams DC Chris Shula interview requested
Arizona requested an interview with Shula on Sunday, according to Breer.
Shula has climbed up the defensive ranks in L.A., having started as an assistant linebackers coach (2017-18) before reaching his current role as DC (2024-25).
Jan. 6 — New England Patriots passing game coordinator Thomas Brown interview requested Arizona early on in their head-coaching search, according to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe.
Brown is in his first season as the Patriots’ passing game coordinator and tight ends coach. He’s been a key cog to quarterback Drake Maye’s development as New England prepares for the divisional round of the postseason.
Jan. 6 — Miami Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver interview requested
Weaver was among the first coaches requested for an interview by the Cardinals, according to Rapoport.
The coach has served as the Dolphins’ DC the past two years. His unit allowed the fourth fewest yards (314.3) and 10th fewest points (21.4) per game in 2024.
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