The Cardinals and new HC Mike LaFleur have hired Nathaniel Hackett as the new OC. Hackett served as the OC under Mike’s brother Matt in Green Bay from 2019-2021 before floundering as HC of the Denver Broncos in 2022. He also was the OC for the Jets from 2023-2024. Hackett’s familiarity with the LaFleur offense makes him a natural fit to run Mike’s offense.

The Cardinals are hiring Mike LaFleur as their new HC, according to multiple reports. Arizona becomes the 10th and final team to fill a head-coaching vacancy this offseason. The Cardinals were in the mix for several other candidates, including Klint Kubiak, who accepted the Raiders’ head job yesterday. In the end, Arizona was the last team without a partner before landing on LaFleur.

The Arizona Cardinals fired HC Jonathan Gannon after three seasons. This comes after the Cardinals went 3-14 in 2025. Gannon was a disappointment overall, going 15-36 over those three years. GM Monti Ossenfort will lead the search for a new head coach.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. won't play in Sunday's finale vs. the Rams, the team announced. Harrison suffered a new foot injury in the Week 17 loss to the Bengals, on the opposite side of the bum heel he's been dealing with. It ends a disappointing sophomore season for Harrison, who winds up missing five games and parts of a few more. In eight games with a snap rate north of 70%, he averaged:

• 4.0 catches
• 61.6 yards
• 0.5 TDs

His 13.2 PPR points per game in those outings would have ranked 21st among WRs on the season. The Cardinals figure to have a new QB and coaching staff in 2026, which can only be good news for Harrison's fantasy prospects.

WR Michael Wilson and TE Trey McBride figure to dominate targets against the Rams this weekend.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. left last weekend's game vs. the Bengals with a foot injury. It's on the opposite side of the heel injury he's been dealing with, HC Jonathan Gannon said Monday. We'll keep tabs on Harrison's status this week, but he seems unlikely to play in Sunday's finale vs. the Rams. His absence would make WR Michael Wilson a strong fantasy bet.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. played only 33% of the snaps in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. That ranked a distant third among Arizona WRs, behind Michael Wilson and Xavier Weaver. In fact, he only drew one official target, which didn't arrive until late in the second quarter. Harrison eventually left the game after re-injuring the same heel that made him a limited practice participant all week.

Cardinals Edge Josh Sweat, S Jalen Thompson, and CBs Max Melton and Will Johnson are active for today's game against the Bengals. Each player entered the day questionable. Thompson got the largest boost up our Week 17 IDP rankings.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is active for today’s game vs. the Bengals. He remained limited in practice all week and was listed as questionable. ESPN’s Adam Schefter said this morning that Harrison’s snaps will be “managed” today. He ran a route on just 61% of Arizona’s pass plays and drew three targets last week. Consider Harrison a risky WR3 play today.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is expected to play vs. the Bengals today but have his snaps "managed," according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. We got a similar report last Sunday, before Harrison was limited to a 61% route rate and three targets. A potential shootout vs. the Bengals at least keeps him on the fantasy radar. But it's worth noting that Cincinnati has been the seventh-toughest matchup for WRs this season.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Bengals after a limited week of practice. He played through this issue last week and said Friday that he expects to play against Cincinnati. He’s clearly still not at 100%, though, leaving him as a risky Week 17 fantasy start. Harrison was limited to a 61% route rate and three targets last week.

Cardinals LB Cody Simon is active for today's game against the Falcons. He remained limited in practice all week, listed with knee and ankle issues. But Simon's likely the best bet to lead Arizona LBs in playing time. His return knocks Akeem Davis-Gaither's playing time projection and moves him down our Week 16 LB rankings. Simon has posted modest fantasy numbers across five games of full-time duty.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is active for today’s game vs. the Falcons. He was limited in practice all week and listed as questionable. Harrison said Friday that he's "good enough to go" for this game, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter said this morning that the "team plans to ease him back in." It sounds like Harrison will be on some type of snap count, landing him in risk/reward WR3 range in the Week 16 rankings.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is expected to play vs. the Falcons today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Rapoport makes no mention of a snap count for Harrison, but ESPN's Adam Schefter says "team plans to ease him back in." Harrison said Friday that he's "good enough to go" for this one, so it's safe to assume he's not at 100%. It makes him a risky Week 16 fantasy play, although there's still plenty of upside in a Cardinals offense that's averaged 43 passes per game under QB Jacoby Brissett.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game vs. the Falcons. He was limited in practice all week. Harrison said Friday that he's "good enough to go" this weekend, which doesn’t inspire a ton of confidence. It’s safe to assume he won’t be at 100% if he plays against Atlanta, leaving him as a risk/reward WR3. Harrison’s return would be bad news for WR Michael Wilson, though. Harrison out-targeted Wilson seven to three through the first three quarters of Week 13 (Harrison’s last game).

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) was limited in Wednesday's practice. That gives him a shot to return for this weekend's game vs. the Falcons. "Doing good," HC Jonathan Gannon said of Harrison. "He’ll be out there today. We’ll see how the week goes." Harrison would be in the WR3 mix if he plays against Atlanta -- and knock WR Michael Wilson to WR3 status. We'll keep you updated on the situation.

Cardinals TE Trey McBride posted a week-winning line in a Week 15 loss at Houston. On a 32.5% target share, the 26-year-old racked up 12 catches, 134 yards, and 2 TDs.

Cardinals RB Emari Demercado (ankle) is expected to play vs. the Texans today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Demercado isn't a fantasy option but figures to steal some work, particularly on passing downs, from RBs Bam Knight and Michael Carter. Try to avoid Arizona's backfield in Week 15 fantasy lineups.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) is out for this weekend’s game vs. the Texans. He missed practice all week and has no timetable for return. Harrison’s absence will again mean alpha usage for WR Michael Wilson, who’s totaled an absurd 49 targets in three games without Harrison this season.

Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. Fantasy owners shouldn't be counting on him making it back for this weekend's game vs. the Texans. Harrison's absence would again mean a boatload of targets for WR Michael Wilson.

Cardinals RB Trey Benson (knee) will remain on IR, ending his 2025 season. The 23-year-old hasn’t played since Week 4.