The Arizona Cardinals will retain Nick Rallis as the team's defensive coordinator, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The decision to keep Rallis in his current role follows a full search conducted by the organization to evaluate the position.
Nick Rallis has served as the defensive coordinator for the Cardinals since 2023. Per the report, the retention of Rallis means that the team's coordinator positions are now fully set for the upcoming season. The Arizona Cardinals conducted an extensive search process to evaluate the defensive coordinator role before ultimately deciding to move forward with the incumbent.
Rallis originally joined the Arizona staff under head coach Jonathan Gannon. With the defensive coordinator position officially finalized, the coaching staff is now complete. The organization had been evaluating various options during the search, but Rallis will remain at the helm of the defense as the team transitions into the next phase of the offseason program.
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