But as we continue our series of postseason team awards here at Cardinals On SI, the 2024 Coach of the Year award goes to the man who engineered a surprising season from the Arizona defense: young defensive coordinator Nick Rallis.

The Cardinals signed Budda Baker to a contract extension last month but still have plenty of free agents on defense and special teams.

Former Arizona Cardinals HC Steve Wilks is reportedly interviewing for the Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator position, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

The Colts are hiring former Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo, who signals a shift in philosophy from Gus Bradley.

It remains impossible to define Kyler Murray. He is both electrifying and infuriating. And that's just one of our five areas to watch in 2025.

The Cardinals saw plenty of positive signs in 2024 but still fell well short of the playoffs with an 8-9 finish.

The Atlanta Falcons' search for a defensive coordinator now includes a former interim head coach for an NFC South Division rival.

The Atlanta Falcons interviewed former Chicago Bears head coach and Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus for their defensive coordinator role.

Mid season, Ossenfort signed Baker to a three-year, $54 million contract to continue to lead Arizona's defense in the coming seasons. While Baker will surpass the age-30 mark during this contract, his 2024 surge does suggest that he's not particularly close to much age-related regression.

The Arizona Cardinals signed former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins to a future contract, the club announced on Thursday.

By the time Rams head coach Sean McVay promoted Shula to coordinator last winter after spending seven seasons coaching all three levels of the defense, he was more comfortable embracing his lineage. And during OTAs in the spring, former Cowboys coach Jason Garrett advised him to stay comfortable in who he is.

The USC Trojans have hired veteran NFL coach Rob Ryan as the team’s assistant head coach for defense/linebackers, head coach Lincoln Riley announced Saturday. Ryan, the twin brother of former New York Jets coach Rex Ryan,