NFL coaching roundup 2026: How the Giants, Cardinals and Raiders reset their future

The league is days away from Super Bowl LX, but three teams have already hit the reset button. While New England and Seattle are preparing for February 8 in Santa Clara, the Giants, Cardinals, and Raiders used the final stretch of the offseason to lock in new leadership. These moves were not about noise. Instead, they were about control, direction, and stopping the cycle of failure.

By 2026, all three teams finished major coaching hires. Each team faced certain struggles, but the message was the same. They no longer wanted short-term fixes. They wanted identity. That search led them to three coaches with unique backgrounds, but one shared responsibility: change the culture and win.

A fresh start for three franchises searching for direction

The N.Y. Giants went straight for experience. They acquired John Harbaugh after he was fired by Baltimore following the 2025 regular season. New York has won only 59 games since 2015 and burned through coaches without finding stability. Harbaugh brings 18 seasons, a Super Bowl title, and instant credibility. He steps into a locker room with real building blocks, including star-QB Jaxson Dart, receiver Malik Nabers, left tackle Andrew Thomas, and defensive star Dexter Lawrence. For the Giants, this is about structure and respect returning to the building.

The Arizona Cardinals chose offense and upside. On Feb. 2, 2026, they named Mike LaFleur as their head coach after his Rams unit led the NFL with 6,709 total yards in 2025. Arizona ranked 19th in offense and now faces uncertainty at QB after Kyler Murray played just five games due to a foot injury. With the No. 3 pick in April’s draft and no clear franchise passer available, LaFleur must define a new identity fast.

Meanwhile, the Raiders turned to Klint Kubiak, agreeing to terms on Feb. 1, 2026, with the deal set to finalize after Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8. Las Vegas finished last in total offense and holds the No. 1 pick in the 2026 draft. Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza is expected to be their selection, with Geno Smith staying as insurance. Kubiak’s job is simple: build a real offense and give this team a future.

With new head coaches in the house, these three teams are all pumped up for an amazing season ahead.


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