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Cardinals hire Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon as head coach

The Arizona Cardinals have hired Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon as their head coach.

The Cardinals announced on Tuesday that they reached a five-year deal with Gannon. Terms of the deal weren't announced. Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo and New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka were also finalists for the job, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Gannon, 39, has been an NFL assistant for 15 years. He joined the Eagles alongside head coach Nick Sirianni in 2021. He previously worked as a defensive assistant or scout with the Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, St.